For a number of years, Father’s Day was a more challenging time for me than any other time of year. My ex informed me that she wanted a divorce on Father’s Day 16 years ago. My kids were 5 and …
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When compared to teens of the same age, adolescents raised by lesbian parents are doing just fine socially, psychologically and academically, new research finds. Not only that, they have fewer social problems, and less aggressive and rule-breaking behaviors than other …
Having laryngitis is humbling and calls to mind this pearl of wisdom from Taoist philosopher Lao Tsu: “Silence is a source of great strength.” My family and friends are having a field day because they mistakenly perceive my silence as …
I know you've probably had a tough time, but you're a parent, and your child's wellbeing comes first. If you weren't in charge of your life before you became a single parent, now is the time to take charge and …
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School will soon be out and divorced or separated parents must make plans for their children's summer visitation. While some of this is determined by the parenting plan - every decree is different. Most will outline the visitation length, child …
Guidelines for divorced, separated parents to consider for children’s summer visitation Read more »
For many years gays and lesbians have been joining together in a way that is much more personal than their goal of equality. This joint venture is the creation of a child, or even more importantly, a family. Whether it …
Families come in all shapes and sizes, and co-parenting comes with legal issues Read more »
While our culture has always seemed able to cope with the idea of fathers as warriors--think of all those photographs on the front page of your local newspaper, featuring a returning soldier seeing his baby for the first time, or …
Impact of War - When Mommy goes to war (leaving the kids behind) Read more »
An order prohibiting the removal of a child from a country without the noncustodial parent's consent is enforceable under an international child abduction treaty, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday. In Abbott v. Abbott, a dispute between the American …
International Abduction Treaty Trumps Parental Rights, Says U.S. Supreme Court Read more »
If you’ve had a kid recently, you’re probably torn between delight in your babykins and astonishment at the astronomical costs of childcare. Yeah, me too. Here are some tips for keeping at least part of your salary in your own …
It was in July 2007 when Mike L. asked the Pennsylvania courts to declare that he was no longer the father of his daughter. For four years, Mike had known that the girl he had rocked to sleep and danced …