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Legal and physical custody can be shared (joint) or only to one parent (sole) Joint legal custody: both parents share the rights and responsibilities for making important decisions about the children. Sole legal custody: only one parent has this right and responsibility.

When there are no court orders in effect, both parents have equal rights to their child(ren). It is unlawful however for one parent to conceal the child(ren) from the other parent, or for a parent not to provide some form of contact/visitation to the other parent.

Guardian ad litems are appointed to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves, meaning that they have the job of representing minors or those who lack the capacity to represent themselves in court. They must put into the work to understand the child's life, what their needs are, and how they can best be filled.

A judge will consider the following factors when deciding child custody: The age, sex, and physical and mental health of the child. The age, physical and mental health, and lifestyle of each parent.

Perjury is a felony offense in California. The crime is punishable by: custody in state prison for up to four years, and/or. a maximum fine of $10,000.

A child support stipulation is an agreement stating that the non-custodial parent is, in fact, the parent of the child, he or she is willing to pay child support and provide health insurance if it is available through his or her employer and agrees to allow the court to enter an order regarding child support without ...

California Penal Code § 278 PC defines child abduction as a situation where you, with no right of custody, take a child away and keep the child from the parents or legal guardians. The offense can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony and is punishable by up to four years in jail or prison.