San Diego Family Law Blog
Special Needs Child Custody in San Diego: Crafting Parenting Plans
Parenting a child with special needs requires extraordinary dedication. When parents separate or divorce, custody arrangements must be tailored with even greater care. Courts in San Diego recognize that children with developmental, medical, or behavioral challenges require individualized parenting plans that go beyond the standard schedule.
Can Custody Arrangements Change for Summer Break in San Diego?
Summer break brings welcome freedom for kids, but it can also bring legal and emotional challenges for parents sharing custody.Whether you’re planning a vacation, adjusting for work schedules, or dealing with new conflicts, understanding how to handle a summer custody schedule change in San Diego is essential for protecting your time with your children—and staying in compliance with your court order.
Divorce After Domestic Violence: A San Diego Survivor’s Legal Roadmap
Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the hardest decisions a person can make. If you’re considering divorce after domestic violence in San Diego, the legal path ahead may seem daunting, but you don’t have to face it alone.
How Domestic Violence Impacts Child Custody in San Diego Courts
If you’re going through a custody battle in San Diego and domestic violence is involved, the court will take your case extremely seriously. California family courts are required by law to prioritize the safety of children and the non-abusive parent. That means proof or allegations of abuse can significantly impact custody and visitation decisions.
Fighting for Family: How Grandparents Can Gain Custody in California
In recent years, more grandparents across California have stepped in to raise their grandchildren when the children’s parents are unable or unfit to do so.
Announcing the Finalists for the 2025 Making Waves Scholarship
At Mattis Law, A.P.C., we believe in supporting the next generation of thinkers, leaders, and changemakers. That’s why we launched the Making Waves Scholarship—to recognize and reward students who are making a meaningful impact in their communities and striving to create positive change.read more
How to File for Emergency Custody in San Diego
When a child is in immediate danger or at serious risk, waiting weeks or months for a standard court hearing simply isn’t an option.
Navigating Divorce With a Special Needs Child in San Diego
Divorce is rarely simple when children are involved. And when your child has special needs, the process can be even more complicated.
Want to Change Your Custody Order in San Diego? Here’s What You Must Show
When a court finalizes a child custody agreement, it does so with the child’s best interests in mind. But life is unpredictable. A parenting plan that was working well can become outdated as children grow and family dynamics change.
How California Courts Handle IEPs and Custody Agreements
When parents of a child with special education needs go through a divorce, the stakes of every custody decision grow significantly. Questions arise about educational decision-making custody, the development and approval of an Individualized Education Program (IEP), and what happens when parents disagree over school placements.
As a parent, understanding your rights and your child’s rights is the first step toward achieving a plan that prioritizes the child’s well-being and educational success.read more