Disrespectful Language : Avoid using any form of disrespect, such as insults, sarcasm, or derogatory remarks about the judge, the opposing party, or even the legal system. Negative Comments About the Other Parent : Speaking poorly about the other parent can reflect badly on you. Emotional Outbursts
Some common shared parenting time schedules are: Alternating weeks schedule when the child lives with one parent for one week and the other parent the next week. Two weeks each schedule when the child lives with one parent for two weeks and the other parent the next two weeks.
California Family Code §3010 states that a mother and father are equally entitled to the custody of their children.
California generally prohibits parents from withholding visitation unless there is a legitimate reason. Legitimate reasons can mean more than just disliking the other parent. Typically, a court needs to agree to withhold visitation if there is concrete concern that a child is unsafe when with the other parent.
Parents cannot legally withhold a child without a court order. However. That being said, if the custodial parent refuses to allow the other parent contact with the child, the other parent will be required to contact the court. It is a ``civil'' problem.
Parental alienation is a strategy whereby one parent intentionally displays to the child unjustified negativity aimed at the other parent. The purpose of this strategy is to damage the child's relationship with the other parent and to turn the child's emotions against that other parent.
Parents cannot legally withhold a child without a court order. However. That being said, if the custodial parent refuses to allow the other parent contact with the child, the other parent will be required to contact the court. It is a ``civil'' problem.
Generally, in most US states, including California, you don't need a lawyer to start a custody case. This is because you have the right of self-representation in court. You may agree if you and your ex-partner are willing to work out your differences. You can do this by going to a mediation service.