WHEN IT COMES TO FAMILY LAW, “THESE ARE THE GOOD OLD DAYS”

Jan 5, 2015 | Family Law

People seem to always pine for the “good old days.”  And, sure, there is plenty to complain about today, but America in 2015 is far more tolerant, compassionate, and evolved than at any time in U.S. History — or maybe even human history.   When I was growing up...

“COUNCIL ON SHARED PARENTING” CONCLUDES THAT SHARED PARENTING IS GOOD . . . REALLY?

Dec 7, 2014 | Decisionmaking & Parenting Time

  What’s wrong with this picture?.. The First International Conference on Shared Parenting” has published a “Research Consensus Statement” following a July 2014 conference organized by the International Council on Shared Parenting (ICSP). In their report,...

THE FIRST GAY MARRIAGE IN ARIZONA

Sep 13, 2014 | Same-Sex Family Law

It’s a groundbreaking decision. The U.S. District Court, on Friday, ruled that Arizona must recognize the California marriage of Fred McQuire and George Martinez.  Both McQuire and Martinez were Vietnam veterans who lived in Arizona. First, McQuire was diagnosed with...

“SHE’S MOVED ON WHILE I’M STILL GRIEVING . . .”

Sep 1, 2014 | Divorce

Studies show that two people who are going through a divorce are rarely “on the same page” — even when it comes to the process of grieving.To those of us who are divorce experts, it is no surprise that a couple who has split up would find themselves...

PARALLEL PARENTING CAN HELP HIGH-CONFLICT MOMS & DADS PARENT EFFECTIVELY

Aug 18, 2014 | Decisionmaking & Parenting Time

I’m going to tell you three things that every divorced parent should know: When a mom and dad are able to effectively co-parent following a divorce, their children have an excellent chance of growing up to be healthy and well-adjusted adults; On the other hand,...