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What does 50/50 custody look like in California?

In a 50-50 custody schedule, each parent has the children half the time. That may mean that you alternate days or weeks, or it might mean that one of you picks the kids up from school, drops them off the next morning, and then the other parent picks them up and starts the cycle over again.

How far apart can parents live and still have 50/50 custody California?

Although California has no direct definition of long-distance parenting, the state typically considers a distance of 20 or more miles in its custody decisions.

Are fathers entitled to 50/50 custody?

Parents commonly choose 50/50 custody when they docHub an agreement, and it can also be ordered by a court following trial, if appropriate.

Is California a mom or dad State?

Family courts in California do not favor the mother. Dads are not at a disadvantage because of their gender. The law explicitly states that judges shall not prefer a parent as custodian because of that parents sex. Usually judges say, Im starting at 50/50tell me why it shouldnt be that way, and proceed from there.

How hard is it for a father to get full custody in California?

In order to seek full custody of your children in a California divorce, as a father, it is necessary to show that it is not in your childrens best interests to live with their mother at least a portion of the time. As you can probably imagine, this is usually an uphill battle.

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