Divorce / Separation

By Kristan Obeng – Lansing State Journal 10/22/2019 “… Michigan residents aren’t heading to divorce court as often as they used to. Divorce petitions declined statewide by 17.9% from 2003 to 2017, according to Michigan Supreme Court data. …” Read the entire article: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2019/10/21/divorce-filings-down-michigan-what-does-mean-you/3942361002/

By Jodie Lynn – Stl Today 10/10/19 “… Nevertheless, if it’s something you have both agreed on, one of the most important things to do is for you both to strive for an amicable divorce where the kids get to see their dad as frequently as possible during this potentially stressful time. …” Read the

By Maressa Brown – Yahoo Lifestyle 10/01/19 “… In the U.S. alone, 22 million parents are being “erased” from their children’s lives. In her new documentary Erasing Family, filmmaker Ginger Gentile, who is also the deputy executive director of the National Parents Organization (NPO), set out to tell the stories of several parents and children

By Jonny Dillon – Teesside Live 09/16/19 “… Not getting caught up in conflict because of poor communication can often be the greatest gift you can give to your child who will just want to spend time with their parents without feeling caught in the middle. …” Read the entire article: https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/special-features/expert-advice-family-law-divorce-16893148

By Jann Blackstone – Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette 09/05/19 “… Enter joint custody and everything changed. Now the courts, the psychological community, society, etc., all believe co-parenting is in the best interest of the children and if you want to do it right, exes must interact — in the best interest of the children, of

By The Conversation 09/04/2019 “… When parents separate or get divorced, it inevitably disrupts the lives of children, and can take a toll on their mental wellbeing. Over time, children learn to accommodate the changes – some more successfully than others. …” Read the entire article: http://theconversation.com/heres-what-young-people-say-helped-them-get-through-their-parents-divorce-121907

By Terry Gaspard – Patheos 07/12/2019 “… Unfortunately, many mothers don’t understand the importance of the father-daughter bond and might not encourage it. Consequently, many daughters of divorce have damaged relationships with their fathers.  …” Read the entire article: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/terrygaspard/2019/07/its-not-too-late-to-heal-your-father-daughter-wound-after-divorce/  

By Duncan Hughes – Financial Review 07/29/2019 “… Citi is demanding that divorced new property borrowers reveal full details on child maintenance in a revamped version of lending rules, which have created a rift between major lenders and regulators. …” Read the entire article: https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/tell-us-how-much-your-divorce-costs-citi-tells-property-borrowers-20190729-p52bq8

By Time Square Chronicles 07/29/19 “Married couples are more likely to stay together, which means there is less stress on the children as well as the economy. But this whole situation might not be as positive as it appears at first glance because of the reasons behind this change.” Read the entire article: https://t2conline.com/why-are-there-fewer-divorces-today/

By Lisa Zeiderman – The Law 07/26/2019 “… Significantly, the child’s preference may be based upon misinformation or misplaced views. Additionally, the child may be easily influenced and manipulated. …” Read the entire article: https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2019/07/26/does-empowering-our-children-during-divorce-litigation-serve-them-well/