Here’s a discussion from LinkedIn’s American Divorce Lawyers Group about a mother snatching a child from his grandmother. Parents joint custody. Mother snatched child from paternal grama. I represent dad. Prior joint custody order. Two fight and split last week. Dad had son. Dad had paternal grama watch son during day. Mom comes and snatches…
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Children of Divorce
Here’s an interesting blog post from Divorce, it’s just the beginning, about the effects of divorce on children. “Stereotyping Children of Divorce” examines research that found children of divorce are at a disadvantage. Numerous articles have been written about divorce, the effects of divorce, and how children of divorce are at a disadvantage. The problem…
Some New York Times Articles
(via) Collaborative Divorce Professionals Group I thought I’d pass along some interesting New York Times articles people have posted in LinkedIn’s Collaborative Divorce Professionals Group “Postpartum Depression Strikes Fathers, Too” is about a first-time father who become “anxious, sad and withdrawn” after the birth of his child. The pregnancy was easy, the delivery a breeze.…
Saturday Night Blues
Here is a good article from The Globe Magazine. “Saturday Night Blues” is about a 50-something year old divorcee, who is adjusting to being “suddenly single.” Here’s an excert: But when I found myself suddenly single in my 50s, Saturday night was a black hole that seemed to epitomize everything that was hard about my new…
Using a Collaborative Approach
There is an interesting discussion going on in LinkedIn’s Collaborative Family Law Group about using a collaborative approach with clients. The question is, “How do we help clients decide if the Collaborative approach is the best for them?” The inquring lawyer works in England, where the approach has become a new alternative, and is writing…
Divorce Myths
When talking about divorce, people might mention everything from horror stories, to the latest celebrity divorces, or even your own experiences. But reality is often very different, with each divorce having its own unique set of circumstances. To read some of the facts and myths about divorce, check out Divorce Myths. You can also post…
Facebook and Divorce
The LinkedIn Group for American Divorce Lawyers recently posted a Time magazine article about divorcees who are airing their dirty laundry on Facebook. “Facebook and Divorce” describes Tammie, who is posting comments about her pending divorce on her “wall.” Needless to say, the situation becomes embarrassing, as the former couple’s colleagues, clients, friends and family are…
Online Service Helps Divorced Parents Keep Children’s Schedules Straight
I recently read an article about Our Family Wizard, that was recommended in LinkedIn’s American Divorce Group. The Indy Star’s recent article describes a family going through divorce that uses the website to keep track of each parent’s visitation days and schedules. Here’s an excert from “Online Service Helps Divorced Parents Keep Children’s Schedules Straight”: “Our Family…
Massachusetts Alimony Reform
I recently started reading local attorney, Steven Ballard’s Massachusetts Divorce & Family Law Blog and found an interesting post on alimony reform from about a month ago. In “Alimony Reform and the Business of Divorce”, Steven questions the alimony reform and gives a good description about the current controversy over the competing Massachusetts alimony bills, and…
Child Custody, Joint Custody & Shared Custody
I thought I would share this website I found through LinkedIn’s American Divorce Group. Child Custody, Joint Custody and Shared Custody has a lot of useful information and resources regarding custory related issues. The website also has some videos on preparing for your child custody case. Don’t forget to check out their blog on joint…
