By Myrtle Beach SC, 05/01/2024 “… In South Carolina, the day before a parent signs a decree of divorce, the child has equal access to both parents. One day after, he or she does not. Last night, Mark Ludwig, the founder of AFESP.com held a meeting in Columbia, S.C. to honor locals and S.C. legislators […]
SC group pleads for children’s rights in Family Divorce Courts Read More »
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
Japanese gov’t to submit bill to introduce joint custody after divorce Read More »
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/
Successful co-parenting tips: ‘The children always come first’ Read More »
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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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
I haven’t seen my kids in 17 years. Should I give up on reconnecting? Read More »
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
Curt Smith: After divorce, shared parenting is key to happy kids Read More »
By ABC Action News, 12/13/2023 “…Court documents show the adoption agency said the termination of parental rights was not required because they were not married, he wasn’t listed on the birth certificate, was not on the putative father registry, a little-known state registry for fathers to claim paternity, and had, “not paid a fair and
Father fights for baby girl, placed for adoption without his knowledge or consent Read More »
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
Children and Divorce: The 3 Big Questions Read More »
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
Parental alienation is real and it harms children: letters Read More »
By Cara Goodwin, Ph.D., 01/17/2024 “…Specifically, the researchers found that shared parenting was linked to fewer symptoms of parent depression for children of all ages. Shared parenting was also linked to fewer behavioral and emotional problems in children 2 to 5 years (but not older children)…” Read the entire article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parenting-translator/202401/parenting-practices-and-mental-health
Shared and Structured Parenting Can Improve Well-Being Read More »
