Legal Question in Family Law in California
For custody, does it matter if a parent in a criminal DV case pleads 'no contest' to the charges ( violence against the mother), or will it have the same weight as a guilty verdict in a custody modification ( now 50-50) in family law court?
Asked on 5/18/14, 4:44 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Arlene Kock
Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC
The plea by itself does not control the outcome of the parenting arrangement. The family law court focus will be on what is in the child's best interest.
Answered on 5/18/14, 4:59 pm