Does having the judge interview the children traumatize the children?
Does having the judge interview the children traumatize the children? This post is the second in series of 15 posts on the subject of custody evaluations and the appointment…
Would a child deal better with constantly fighting or divorced parents?
"Do you think a child would deal better with constantly fighting parents or divorced parents?" I have been asked to answer this question, but as a divorce lawyer (not someone…
Can a mother keeping the children from the father work against in custody litigation?
Can a mother not allowing the father to see his child without reason work against her in litigation for joint custody? Would the father having children from another relationship living…
Should I be nice to my spouse during a divorce?
That depends on what you mean by “nice”. Do you mean “with kindness”? Not necessarily kindness, but certainly decency. You are morally obligated to treat your spouse with decency, but…
Why are public defenders often worse than private lawyers?
Public defenders are paid by the state to represent indigent people. Indigent people are generally among the most powerless and helpless in society. Most people accused of crimes are guilty…
After a divorce, is joint residential custody better or worse for the children?
Let’s indulge an analogy to answer this question. Is sugar good for you, or bad for you? It depends upon the circumstances. An occasional slice of cake or pie is…
How did having children change the way you think about adults?
Adults who marry responsibly and have children responsibly are better adults than those who aren’t. There is generally more to them. If you let them, marriage and parenthood cannot help…
