California’s legal framework is firmly rooted in the principle that the child’s best interests must guide every decision. Yet that principle, codified in Family Code Section 3011, is far from ...

Assembly Bill 495 (AB 495), a proposed California law known as the Family Preparedness Act, drew controversy online in August 2025, with some critics claiming it could facilitate child exploitation.

In comparison to a fairly progressive Legislature, the governor has often positioned himself as a moderating force on child custody and protection issues, which regularly galvanize conservative ...

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