Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Transportation of Children

Yes, the courts have a generic, preprinted order that the parties share in the costs and duties of transportation. The "aunt" issue is not as clear. I know it may be hard to believe, but Courts do not have a generic preprinted order that says, "and the adolescent children shall not be required to call the mother's gay partner aunt when in mixed company if it makes them feel uncomfortable." The good news is that the courts have very broad discretion when making child custody orders, and if a teenage child does not feel comfortable doing something he feels is immoral, the court will usually go with the desires of the teenager. If the teens wanted to move in with you, the court would probably grant that as well.