Family Reunion

The Unspoken Heartache of Parental Alienation

By Audacy, 09/07/24 “…Mz. Whitsdom explores the implications and heartbreak associated with such situations. She offers hope and guidance to Black fathers finding themselves in a similar position, with strategies such as seeking legal help, documenting evidence, proving commitment, considering family mediation, and never stopping the fight for their children. …” Read the entire article: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-whitsdom-press-stories-and-insight-580d5/episodes/the-unspoken-heartache-of-parental-alienation-in-the-black-community-when-fathers-are-shut-out-b25c4

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Arizona appeals court throws out child support case where dad was served on Instagram

By AZPM, 06/06/2024 “…A judgment against an NFL player by a judge who let the mother serve him with a child support lawsuit on social media has been thrown out. A lawyer for Mike Pennel said the Arizona Court of Appeals made the right decision because Pennel was denied fundamental due process in a case

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Warring Divorced Parents Bring Unfair Suffering On Kids, Says Judge

By MSN, 08/18/24 “…There comes a point in life and in litigation when parents must accept that the other co-parent is not the demon they believe the other to be, an acting judge said during a bitter tug-of-war between two divorced parents over the care of their 8-year old son.  The mother had accused the

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Dad captures the hard truth of joint custody after dropping daughter off with mom in poignant video

By Scoop, 07/09/2024 “…When you are a parent who is divorced or separated, the hardest part is co-parenting. Yes, you miss having a happy marriage, but at the same time, you also miss spending time with your kid…” Read the entire article: https://scoop.upworthy.com/dad-captures-the-hard-truth-of-joint-custody-in-a-poignant-video-610719-610719-610719-610719-610719-610719-610719

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Marriage without financial planning walks on shaky legs

By Los Angeles Daily News, June 23, 2024 “…Have you talked about money recently with your spouse? Perhaps you should. In the U.S., 43% of first marriages, 67% of second marriages, and 73% of third marriages end in divorce, a 2022, a Forbes study revealed. Couples divorce for many reasons…” Read the entire article:  https://www.dailynews.com/2024/06/23/marriage-without-financial-planning-walks-on-shaky-legs/

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Create positive outcomes for kids during, after divorce

By Boston Herald, 06/09/2024 “…Most municipalities consider the best interests of the child when it comes to mapping out custody agreements or other decisions, but couples can get the ball rolling by considering the children in each and every decision being made…” Read the entire article: https://www.bostonherald.com/2024/06/09/create-positive-outcomes-for-kids-during-after-divorce/

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ASU psychologist wins lifetime achievement award for shared parenting research

By ASU News, 06/03/2024 “…For over two decades, Arizona State University Associate Professor William Fabricius has studied the well-being of children from divorced or separated parents, as well as examined shared parenting practices and the involvement of fathers in child-rearing…” Read the entire article: https://news.asu.edu/20240603-science-and-technology-asu-psychologist-wins-lifetime-achievement-award-shared-parenting

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Ask Amy: I’m sure I am the biological father to my son’s friend

By mlive.com, 06/02/2024 “…When my adult son’s friend “Jack” introduced me to his mother “Janet,” she freaked out. Memory jogged and, to shorten a very long story, I am Jack’s father…” Read the entire article: https://www.mlive.com/advice/2024/06/ask-amy-dad-believes-he-is-biological-father-to-his-sons-friend.html

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Protecting the best interests of children during divorce

By The Daily Star, 06/01/2024 “…Most studies on divorce show that the first one to three years are somewhat more difficult for children to adjust to the situation. Also, not all children are equally affected by parental separation. Those who have witnessed very high levels of conflict and bitterness between parents find some relief in

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