Divorce / Separation

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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Successful co-parenting tips: ‘The children always come first’

By The National News, 02/05/2024 “…Co-parenting is no different. In fact, when parents are no longer together, it becomes more important than ever to share responsibilities and decisions, and keep lines of communication open, especially factoring in the challenges a divorce or separation can bring…” Read the entire article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/home-garden/2024/02/06/co-parenting-expert-and-parent-tips/

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Traumatic Attachment and Parental Alienation

By Psychology Today, 01/11/2024 “…What is being said by one parent against the other is nearly unthinkable, but also unignorable. The only resolution, for the child, is to distrust themself—their love, their trust, their sense of comfort and belonging. The alienating parent alienates a child from themself…” Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/domestic-intelligence/202401/traumatic-attachment-and-parental-alienation

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I haven’t seen my kids in 17 years. Should I give up on reconnecting?

By Washington Post, 01/31/2024 “…I last saw my children in 2007 (ages 16 and 12) and last spoke to my son 10 years ago. I sent gifts, cards, texts and made calls, but nothing helped close the divide. I was forbidden to attend their graduations or weddings. Should I just give up?…” Read the  entire

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Curt Smith: After divorce, shared parenting is key to happy kids

By IBJ, 12/08/2023 “…Divorce hurts everyone, but especially children. That’s why a pro-family coalition is coming together to pursue significant child custody reforms, known as shared parenting, that will encourage greater parental involvement and help mitigate harm to children…” Read the entire article: https://www.ibj.com/articles/curt-smith-after-divorce-shared-parenting-is-key-to-happy-kids

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Children and Divorce: The 3 Big Questions

By Psychology today, 01/19/2024 “…In the first two years, kids whose parents divorce are more likely than others to experience distress, anger, anxiety, and academic problems and to participate in disruptive behaviors, substance use, and other forms of risk-taking…” Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/going-beyond-intelligence/202401/children-and-divorce-the-3-big-questions

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Parental alienation is real and it harms children: letters

By Toronto Star, 01/27/2024 “…Parental alienation is child abuse. The children must be the only priority. It’s an issue between parents, regardless of gender, race, religion or sexual orientation…” Read the entire article: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/parental-alienation-is-real-and-it-harms-children-letters/article_54d75baa-baff-11ee-aa82-4fb118f09f70.html

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Announcing a Divorce: How to Talk to Highly Emotional Kids

By ADDitude Magazine, 10/30/2023 “…The details of your separation should be decided before involving your kids, if possible. All children want predictability and routine, and these are especially important for kids with ADHD. Give your kids structure for their upcoming weeks and assure them that many aspects of their routines will remain the same…” Read

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Trends in Parenting Plans and the Impact of COVID on Parenting Time

By Law, 09/22/2023 “…In the past, a noncustodial parent could typically expect only to be granted visitation every other weekend and a mid-week dinner or overnight stay. However, changes in how society, and in turn the courts, view the strong need to preserve and grow a child’s relationship with both parents after divorce have affected

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