I grew up at the tail end of an era when killers of children lurked around every corner. We knew who they were, but we couldn’t stop them. We lived in dread, and when we left the house and went out into the world there was nothing we could do but pray. These...
The Indian Child Welfare Act, enacted in the 1970’s, was intended to protect Native American Children and their tribes. For decades, many Native American children were taken (some were literally stolen) from their parents and sent to Anglo families for adoption....
This is already an old story, but it bears repeating: How you use social media could determine whether you win, or lose, custody of your children. Today, we all use social media. It is how we stay connected to friends and family; how we network; and often, it is how...
The Indian Child Welfare Act, enacted in the 1970’s, was intended tThe Indian Child Welfare Act, enacted in the 1970s, was intended to protect Native American Children and their tribes. For decades, many Native American children were taken (some were literally...
There was a time when fathers were typically given “visitation” with their children, and rarely received custody. But things are changing. Today, joint custody is becoming the norm. Courts are beginning to realize that, as mothers, fathers can be...
