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How do California courts decide child custody?

by Nasser Abu-Gheida | Jul 2, 2026 | Family Law

The short answer California courts decide custody by one overriding standard: the best interest of the child. A judge weighs the child’s health, safety, and welfare, each parent’s ability to provide care, and any history of abuse — not the parent’s...
How is spousal support calculated in California?

How is spousal support calculated in California?

by Nasser Abu-Gheida | Jul 1, 2026 | Family Law

The short answer California calculates spousal support in two stages. Temporary support — paid while the divorce is pending — follows a county guideline formula based on each spouse’s income. Long-term support, ordered at judgment, is not formula-based: a judge...
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Disclaimer: Nasser Abu-Gheida is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

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