For children of divorce, the concept of not having access to both parents is a crushing realization during an already stressful time in a child’s life. For the noncustodial parent of the child, this notion is a harsh reality that they have to live with. …
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Suffering From Parental Alienation, What Are My Legal Options?
Question: Through sending my child to counseling, my ex-spouse has worked to turn my child against me. What are my legal options? Daniel PearceDan Pearce is an Online Editor for Lexicon, focusing on subjects related to the legal services of customers, Cordell & Cordell and …
CONTINUE READINGExamining Communication Patterns of Adult Children of Divorce
When a family ends, the lines of communication are often blurred. When it occurs for a child, one or both parents may begin to use the child as a medium of conveying messages to one another, and while that is an ineffective and dangerous way …
CONTINUE READINGActivities for Divorced Parents to Help Their Children Adjust
Children of divorce have many transitional moments that parents will have to watch out for. From the first time that they ask their custodial parent where the other parent is to them asking if they can see them during their time with the child, it …
CONTINUE READINGIllinois State Lawmakers, Advocacy Groups Pushing for Shared Parenting Amendment
Many courts rendering child custody decisions still believe that what is in the best interests of the child is for them to maintain a home with their mother, rather than considering the facts of the situation and what is actually in the best interests of …
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