Who gets the Embryo?

Who gets the Embryo? Update: This post was written in May 2017. In August 2018 we added an updated opinion and new blog post More and more couples turn to IVF as a form of assisted reproduction. As a result, an area of litigation involving who gets the embryos is growing. Excess embryos are created […]

Move Aways: What factors will the court look at?

Move-Aways: What factors will the court look at? Move-aways, also called relocation cases, occur when one parent wants to relocate to another location with the children of a marriage or prior relationship. In the Bay Area, a relocation can be a short distance; Marin County to Contra Costa County would be considered a move-away. Courts […]

How to Set Up a Parenting Time-Share Plan

What is an Effective Parenting Time-Share Plan? The schedule that determines when the child or children of a divorced or separated couple will be with each parent is called the parenting time-share plan. Figuring out the time-share schedule is a crucial part of the child custody process. It is important that each parent be able […]