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More Resources for Parents in High-Conflict Divorce & Custody Matters

March 19, 2012 12:44

More resources for parents going through high-conflict divorce or post-divorce child custody may be found here.

Parallel Parenting: When You and Your Ex Can’t Play Nice

March 16, 2012 11:57

The continued post- divorce acrimony that plays out in the arena of parenting is the probably the most aggravating and stressful part of divorce for all involved. Parents struggle with a sense of wanting to make this transition easy for their children but when left over marital issues continue to...

Oregon Enacts Law | Fines for Making False Report of Child Abuse

March 14, 2012 13:06

The Oregon Legislature has passed legislation making malicious filing of false reports of child abuse in the midst of divorce, custody fight, or other domestic conflict a Class A violation carrying a $750 fine.

The Uncooperative Co-Parent

March 13, 2012 16:17

When going through a divorce, keeping your children’s well-being in the forefront of your mind is critical. Whether the children ultimately have an experience that is traumatic or manageable is a direct result of how well their parents’ behave. Some parents even stay together “for the sake of their...

High-conflict Divorce & Co-Parenting Issues

March 11, 2012 15:53

High-conflict divorce exposes both parents and also their children to a lot of stress. Little ones who were already potty-trained may suffer lapses. Youngsters can be clingy, whiny and may go back to thumb-sucking or insist upon having a bottle for comfort. Kids who were previously OK sleeping...

New State-Wide Toll-Free Number | Report Child Abuse

March 10, 2012 14:04

Michigan has a new statewide phone number for reporting child abuse and neglect: 1-855-444-3911. The number debuted this week and is part of a system designed to improve response to calls about child welfare

How Narcissists/Batterers Abuse Children During Divorce

March 09, 2012 20:52

The emotional abuse by a narcissist is pervasive and insidious. It impacts not only the narcissist’s spouse but his or her children as well. Once divorce proceedings begin, the narcissist’s abuse will likely escalate. Narcissists will use any means possible to gain control of the situation or to...

Step by Step Guide for using the Hague Service Convention

March 02, 2012 13:30

Today's guest author, Pamela Brown, a legal services lawyer in Texas has valuable advice about how to use the Hague Service Convention to serve process on someone who resides outside of the United States.

Scott Bassett Reviews MS Office on iPad

March 01, 2012 13:51

Scott Bassett reviews apps that let you open and edit Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) files on an iPad. He writes about what works and what doesn't and how to use your iPad as full-featured tool to create and edit Office files?

Man held in Contempt for Facebook Rant, Ordered to Apologize on Facebook

February 29, 2012 14:30

Should a judge order a person to publish an apology on his Facebook page as part of punishment for violation of a restraining order against harassment? First Amendment pundits are saying that a Cincinnati judge's order violates Byron's First Amendment rights.