Category Archives: divorce

A dad: I love my daughter

A dad: I have been fighting for 5 years just to have equal time with my daughter. I will never give up. Her mother wants to alienate our daughter from everyone including her own family. She has used every tactic imaginable to gain favor with the court.
We must unite and show the courts, our [...]

Family law book for low-income MA parents

Starting with an overview of the Probate and Family Court system, Family Law Advocacy for Low and Moderate Income Litigants is a comprehensive handbook that covers issues including alimony, child custody, child support, divorce, domestic violence, and paternity.

This user-friendly manual is written in easy-to- understand terms; pro se litigants and persons who work with low [...]

Remarried? Win $25 For Quick Survey

“The Influence of Divorce Adjustment on Remarital Satisfaction,” Saint Louis University (IRB#16015)
You need to be in a second marriage after a divorce. You will be asked about your divorce, adjustment to the divorce and about your remarital satisfaction. The goal is to better understand the divorce adjustment processes that individuals experience after divorce and their [...]

Don’t Buy These Toys During Separation Or Divorce

Most separations involve various degrees of animosity toward the other parent. One of the worst things you can do is to involve your child in adult conflicts. These are some items you should not buy for your child at this time.
Crocheted Art by Patricia Waller
Angry at the ex? Feel the need to make a statement? [...]

CA’s Elkins Family Law Task Force Asks For Public Input

“equal justice for everyone involved in family law proceedings”
It really says that, doesn’t it?  I’m not dreaming.  Wait… OUCH!  Okay, I’m awake.  I just had to make sure.  These words come from a California Government website.
Okay, the shock has worn off.  Reality is sinking in.  I hope the citizens of California will get a fair [...]

Goldman Abduction Case Opens Wounds For Parents Of Children Abducted To Or Within The US

Watching the Sean Goldman parental child abduction case unfold in the media has been bittersweet for parents of children still missing. All American parents with children abducted to foreign countries experience the same emotions and frustrations as Sean’s father David Goldman. He’s fortunate to have the help of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Foreign parents must [...]

VIDEO: Fears and Realities of Divorce

Swedish Vs American Parenting

Swedish Blogger In America:
In the event families separate and children are involved, child custody, support and visitation also has guidelines. More than 90% of children from separated homes in Sweden have parents that share custody and visitation 50-50.  Normally, the parents can decide on the amount of child support to be paid by the non-custodial [...]

Canada Family Court Judge’s Book A Caution To Warring Couples

‘This is not Judge Judy,’ Harvey Brownstone tells self-litigators who clog divorce courts
Feb 07, 2009 04:30

Susan Pigg

LIVING REPORTER

Ontario’s family courts are being “crippled” by warring couples who are representing themselves in complex divorce cases – including bitter battles over child custody, a long-time judge says.
“The family court system is in crisis with unrepresented [...]

UK Law Firm Hosts Fathers’ Support Group

Law firm to host fathers’ support group
Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 17:35
A national group which campaigns for the rights of fathers when relationships break up is starting regular meetings in Bath.
Families Need Fathers is extending its Bristol branch into the city from next month.
The 35-year-old organisation, whose patrons include former Home Secretary David Blunkett and Young [...]