Family Law Blog · Custody and Visitation Crucial Concepts: Legal Custody, Physical Custody, and Visitation in California By Dan Sweeney • February 15, 2026 Why Definitions Matter If you have a California family law case that involves minor children, you should be familiar with three fundamental concepts: legal custody, physical custody, and visitation. These terms…
Family Law Blog · Custody and Visitation The Child Custody and Visitation Standards California Family Courts Apply By Dan Sweeney • February 14, 2026 The Best Interest of the Child Standard Legal Custody, physical custody and visitation decisions are broadly governed by the best interest of the child. Family Code section 3011 sets forth the…
Family Law Blog · Custody and Visitation Move-Away Custody Orders in California By Dan Sweeney•January 31, 2026 The Move-Away Issue One of the most contentious and emotionally charged issues in California family law is when a custodial parent wants to relocate with the children to a different city, state, or country. These cases, known as…
