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Child Custody Lawyers are Best for the Well Being of the Kids By : Justin DiMateo Both parties are given the right to make decisions about the child's life and well-being. Joint physical custody is a bit more uncommon and involves the child living with both parents for an equal amount of time Children and Unmarried Parents By : Justin DiMateo Unmarried parents have a steeper hill to climb when it comes to child custody and other rights. The Smart Parent's Way To Handle Children And Divorce By : Dr. Marlene Maheu Psychologist discusses steps to take to help deal with children and divorce. Angry children need compassion and clear limits. Child Custody Rights: The Basics By : Doc Article Custody rights to children are granted by a family court to one or two of the parents, grandparents, step-parents, or legal guardians. In custody cases, the courts most often favor the biological parents. Children in Divorce Experience Complex Emotional Turmoil By : Alex Gwen Thomson Children face many emotional challenges as their parents go through a divorce. Single Parent Success - The 40 Inch Jedi Speaks - Be a Rhino, Step Up & Be Great! By : Keith OBrien The life lessons we learn from our children are powerful if we pay attention. The 40 Inch Jedi is Keith O'Brien's 5 year old son. How do you deal with your children's reactionary behavior...even when it's cruel and directed at you? How to survive your parent's divorce By : Cory Aidenman After their parent's divorce, children may feel a sense of hopelessness and despair. The comforting idea of their parents remaining together forever is stripped away from them, making them feel uncomfortable and disheartened at the idea of living with either one parent or the other. Advice to Winning Child Custody By : Max Luke Child custody cases are unpleasant affairs. It's unhealhty. Very few people like it and yet sadly it does occur. The following are some of the strategies which can help you win that important child hearing case. Top 5 Strategies - How to Communicate With Your Children’s Other Parent By : Jennifer Broadley I heard a journalist say recently that “there’s a vicious and respect less way of communicating that’s reserved exclusively for the ‘divorced with children’”. Ouch, that hurt! The Truth About Child Custody Laws By : Ron Lasorsa In this article I'd like to talk a little bit about the subject of child custody and the laws that enforce it. Divorce is extremely simple if there are no children involved. Basically, there's just an equitable distribution of assets and the two individuals part ways. The quiet victims of divorce- the children. By : Deepak gosain When people start a new relationship, it is as though Cinderella and her Prince stepped out of that childhood story. A more realistic way to look at it is to think of it as two people who are running for office, campaigning to be in the other person’s life. Forget that it is not who they will be later in life. We are too busy getting the other person to “choose us” so we can live happily ever after. There is, bad habits early on in the relationship we never see. Best Interests of the Child By : stella The parent’s desires and claims are secondary when determining the “best interest of the child.” Furthermore, the parent’s wishes are only important in so much as these wishes answer the question of what would serve the best interests of the child. The Texas Family code provides that “the best interest of the child shall always be the primary consideration of the court in determining the issues of conservatorship and possession of and access to the child.” When parents divorce By : Dr. Jennifer Baxt, DMFT, NCC, DCC In many cases when a married couple decides to get divorced, the children can often be forgotten. It is not that the parents have purposely forgotten about their children, they have just become so caught up in the tension between each other that how their fighting and divorce is affecting their child can go unnoticed. Family Professional Support Through the Separation/Divorce Process By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Here's when you should be looking for help! Considering a Parenting Coordinator? By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Ongoing conflict hurts the kids. Consider finding a parenting referee... What Your Kids Feel About Divorce By : Rcon Franchesca This article is generally about the process of divorce and how it affects the children. It cites and explains some of the most common effects of divorce on children. The article also includes the ways on how separated couples can protect their children from the negative effects of divorce. Forget Harmony, Settle for Peace By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Parents in high conflcit divorce, need to separate their lives.... here's how. The Effects of Divorce on Children By : Clare Denton When things go wrong in a marriage it is often wondered if the couple involved should stay together for the children. The fact of the matter is that it's not the separation that does the most damage, it's the living in a war zone that affects the kids. Nobody wants to live in a world that swings from stony silence to screaming fits and back again. Even if it's not that extreme children can sense when things aren't as they should be and may even wonder if it's something they've done. Preparation for Child Custody Court Ordered Mediation By : Child Custody Secrets In Child Custody disputes Mediators help collect complete information about each parent and organize this information in a useful way. During mediation all history of both the parents is extremely useful. All aspects including childhood, past divorces, past history, parent’s history, parents’ martial status, siblings, relations with siblings, history of crime, domestic violence, etc. are also taken into consideration. You as a parent must be prepared to show yourself in the best possible light. Are you prepared for your child custody hearing? By : Child Custody Secrets Although the courts have the best interests in mind, there can’t be anyone more important in making the best decision for their children than parents. Parents should try and settle their Child Custody issues outside the courts. A custody decision arrived on your own with two agreeing parents is more desirable than the one which is disputed a determined by the court. Parenting Coordinator in the Province of Ontario By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Need a parenting referee? Improving Eleventh Hour Agreements - Custody and Access By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW In view of the risk involved, that the decision may not reflect the wishes of the parent, lawyers and parents seek to achieve a settlement, right up to the last minute. Make the best of it... How important is consistency really? By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Separated parents... stop fighting! Divorce of Low-Conflict Parents and Kids By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Ever have the rug pulled from beneath you?.... Normal Childhood Behaviour Misconstrued By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW High conflict separated parents beware... Whose Day Is It Today??? By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Keeping track of the kids' schedule between separated parents can be easier. Here's how... Let Go To Win – Child Custody Disputes By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Don't get trapped by your dispute... Can a child choose which parent to live with? By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Children sometimes have their own view on living with a parent, but at what point does their view begin to carry weight... How do you rate your separation By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW How your separation is rated relates to your children's well-being... Here's how to rate your separation: What is Custody? By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Who makes the decisions post separation? Imagine… A Collaborative Approach To Divorce By : Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW Sometimes life just throws a curveball... If divorce is in the picture, do so in a way that minimizes the risk to children...

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