November is National Adoption Month, and we wanted to kick off our posts this month dealing with the topic of adoption while going through the divorce process. Jill Duffy outlines in an article in Dads Divorce the obstacle that divorce can be when trying to adopt a child. …
How Domestic Violence Impacts Child Custody
Most people think of physical violence when they hear domestic violence or spousal abuse. Realize there are many other types of abuse, and a divorce case can take them all into consideration. There are eight types of domestic violence/abuse: physical, intimidation, child abuse, verbal and emotional, …
Long-Term Effects of Divorce on Children
Many couples’ number one concern with divorce is the potential serious long-term effects on children when parents split. An article in “Love Counsellor”, a relationship advice website, reports that fatherless homes account for 90% of homeless and runaway children, 85% of children with behavior …
Summer Vacation: Great Family Bonding or Child Custody Nightmare?
It's officially August and many families have been planning their vacation since the start of summer. A fun family trip in the heat of August can be a memorable bonding experience for many families, or it can be a child custody drama-filled horror. Summer trips can lead to fights with your ex about …
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Divorce Advice for Co-Parents: How To Get Your Fair Share This Summer
You are divorced, you’ve “lost” your spouse (and babysitter!) and you’re dealing with kids at home during the summer (or at least living in your home for part of the time). Yes, it is a summer of no love and you aren’t loving it. How can you make sure you are getting your fair share in child custody …
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How Do High-Conflict Divorces Affect Kids?
Tensions often dramatically increase when going through an extremely disagreeable divorce. Called high-conflict divorce in the legal community, these hotly contested breakups can cause children much emotional rage, resentment and pain. However, there are a number of ways to end the family uproar …
Children and Divorce
The combination of children and divorce is an issue that’s vitally important, but one that sometimes gets overlooked. When we’re going through a divorce, of course we think of the children involved because of child custody and visitation issues. But it can be hard to focus solely on their needs when …
A Father’s Guide To Child Custody Arrangements
If you’re a father going through a divorce then you know how hard child custody arrangements can be. But don’t worry. This article will give you 10 steps to help you in your child custody arrangements issue. But please remember. Keep your CHILD’S interest in mind first, and not yours. This …
When It’s Time To Announce Your Divorce
The conversation you have with friends and family members announcing your divorce ranks among the most difficult conversations you will have in your lifetime. However, there comes a point when it has to be done, no matter how difficult. When you do announce your divorce, keep the following …
Children’s Safety and the Elkins Task Force
We previously introduced you to the Elkins Family Law Task Force, a committee established by the Judicial Counsel of California to improve the efficiency of the California Family Law Courts. The Task Force set out to review the system as it is and has followed up with a series of recommendations …