News Articles - Divorce / Separation
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/
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
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
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?…”
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/