When I’m representing parents in child custody court, it’s always entertaining to watch the “pro pers” while I’m waiting for…
In this post, I’ll be giving you more ideas on how to lay the groundwork for success when you’re before Family Court Services, custody evaluators and even judges. Many of these decision makers got into this work because they care about children, and most want to see the type of parenting that their scientific studies and clinical training have told them is “good.”
Many readers will be surprised to learn that throughout much of American history, the law presumed that children of divorce…
You may remember Bill Clinton’s slogan when he ran against the elder George Bush in 1992, “Its the economy, stupid.” In custody disputes, substitute the words “parent-child relationship,” and you have an excellent formula for influencing court mediators and judges, and getting more time with your children. Always remember that it’s a marathon, not a sprint, and the seeds you sow in relationship now are likely to bear fruit years later in the form of healthier, closer family relationships, and happier children.