Divorce / Separation

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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Never give up, Dad. Never give up.

By The Guam Daily Post, 06/12/2024 “…I wrote about parental alienation, a type of psychological child abuse. PA usually occurs in the context of a divorce, wherein one parent seeks to turn a child against the other parent and uses all manner of lies, exaggerations and manipulation to do it…” Read the entire article: https://www.postguam.com/forum/featured_columnists/never-give-up-dad-never-give-up/article_e6eefed0-1c7a-11ef-a129-9be2645595bf.html

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Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt’s daughter Shiloh, 18, files to drop Pitt surname

By NY Daily News, 05/31/2024 “…Jolie-Pitt filed paperwork on Monday, the same day she turned 18, to legally change her name to Shiloh Jolie, according to documents viewed by TMZ. The request has not yet been approved, according to the outlet…” Read the entire article: https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/05/31/shiloh-jolie-pitt-files-remove-pitt-surname/?lctg=65B2641FB49EF451446C741467&utm_email=65B2641FB49EF451446C741467&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nydailynews.com%2f2024%2f05%2f31%2fshiloh-jolie-pitt-files-remove-pitt-surname%2f&utm_campaign=The-Daily-News-Flash&utm_content=hybrid

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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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Please don’t use children as weapons

By The News Leaders, 05/17/2024 “…April 25th was Parental Alienation Awareness Day. Parental alienation refers to the alienating behaviors of parents, while parental alienation syndrome refers to the child’s symptoms…” Read the entire article: https://thenewsleaders.com/april-25-was-parental-alienation-awareness-day/

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Embracing 50/50 custody is the best for children

By Daily Post Athenian, 05/20/2024 “…Traditionally, custody arrangements often lean towards favoring one parent over the other, but a growing body of research and evidence-based practices are pointing towards a more balanced approach: 50/50 custody…” Read the entire article: https://www.dailypostathenian.com/opinion/article_afcc3078-16f6-11ef-b832-0be8c6ccc3a6.html

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5 Ways To Rebuild Your Child’s Self-Confidence After Divorce

By Forbes, 03/13/2024 “…Between the challenges, parents play a crucial role in positively shaping their child’s well-being during this difficult family time. Boosting a child’s self confidence becomes paramount in steering clear of the detrimental effects of divorce…” Read the entire article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/gingergentile/2024/03/13/5-ways-to-rebuild-your-childs-self-confidence-after-divorce/?sh=493922253462

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Ask Amy: Co-parenting plan isn’t a restraining order. Dad should be welcome at sporting events

By Oregon Live, 01/24/2024 “…Your custodial days are not for you, but for your children. The focus should be on parenting them and making sure their needs are met (to the best of your ability). And so — wouldn’t it be best for your children to have multiple people cheering them on from the sidelines?…”

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Bill allowing joint custody after divorce clears Japan’s Lower House

By The Japan Times, 04/16/2024 “…Under the current Civil Code, only one parent can take custody of a child after a divorce. But with the introduction of joint custody, parents will be able to decide, through a mutual agreement, whether to share custody or not…” Read the entire article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/japan/society/lower-house-joint-custody/

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Japanese gov’t to submit bill to introduce joint custody after divorce

By Japan Today, 02/16/2024 “…But there are lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties who are cautious over a shift from the current policy of sole custody to the new arrangement followed by many nations…” Read the entire article: https://japantoday.com/category/national/refiling-japan-gov%27t-to-submit-bill-to-introduce-joint-custody-after-divorce

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