San Diego Family Law Blog
Child Custody: Vacation Time and 3-Day Weekends
If you share custody of your kids, 3-day weekends provide a wonderful opportunity to experience fun and exciting experiences, especially during summer. But deciding how to divide custody over 3-day weekends can be challenging. Effective planning and clear communication are essential for ensuring that kids and parents enjoy quality time while minimizing potential conflicts.read more
Our 2024 Making Waves Scholarship Finalists
At Mattis Law, A.P.C., we always look forward to reading the essays submitted by California high school and college students applying for our annual Making Waves Scholarship. As usual, this year’s essays were outstanding.read more
Summer Camp and Child Custody Disputes
Parents often encounter challenges with child custody arrangements during the summer, notably concerning summer camp schedules. Coordinating camp activities with custody agreements can be complex, requiring clear communication and flexibility between parents. Conflicting vacation plans, differing camp preferences, and logistical hurdles can strain arrangements.read more
4 Reasons to Move Away and How to Handle Child Custody
Relocation and divorce have become increasingly common in modern times. However, when one parent relocates after divorce, it can complicate child custody arrangements. Distance can challenge visitation schedules and parental involvement, impacting the child’s well-being. Courts often evaluate factors like the child’s best interests and existing custody agreements when determining how relocation will affect custody arrangements, highlighting the complex intersection of family dynamics and geographic mobility.read more
Custody Concerns While Planning Summer Family Vacations
Divorced parents face distinct challenges regarding commonplace events like birthdays and family vacations. Coordinating celebrations and ensuring both parents play a meaningful role can be complex. Conflicting schedules, differing parenting styles, and emotional dynamics add layers of difficulty.read more
Custody Battles If You Have to Leave San Diego
Moving can be difficult for kids. They have to make new friends and adjust to a different school. But moving might be the best thing to do for your family, especially if it offers better job opportunities, improved living conditions, or closer proximity to extended family members.read more
Announcing Our 2024 Making Waves College Scholarship
Mattis Law, A.P.C. is a family law firm dedicated to serving clients in La Jolla and throughout San Diego. Every day, we help people secure a brighter future by working to protect families and children. To give something back to our community and students across California, we’re offering our $500 Making Waves Scholarship to a deserving student who is working to improve their life by pursuing a four-year college degree.read more
Debt Division in Divorce: Who Is Responsible for What?
Divorce is a complex process that involves the dissolution of not only emotional ties but also financial obligations between spouses. One crucial aspect often overshadowed is the division of debts. Understanding the implications of debt division is paramount for both parties involved, as it can impact their financial well-being post-divorce.read more
Multi-Household Upbringings and Special Needs Children
Parents of special needs children exhibit extraordinary dedication and love, navigating challenges with unwavering care and resilience, which deserves recognition and admiration. Unfortunately, divorce is also a reality for all parents, including special needs parents.read more
Understanding the Financial Aspects of Special Needs Custody
Divorce is a complex process that brings emotional and financial challenges, and when it involves children with special needs, the complexity intensifies. Special needs custody issues impact divorce proceedings by introducing complex considerations, including disagreements on diagnosis and treatment, financial planning for ongoing support, and addressing the child’s unique needs. Addressing these factors and navigating the divorce process often requires the specialized legal knowledge and assistance of an experienced San Diego child custody lawyer.read more