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By Michael Lindenberger Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2008 For nearly two years, James Rhoades, a university librarian in Tallahassee, has been fighting to establish in law what science and fact already have shown beyond any doubt: He is the biological father …
Read moreOne of the things that I have noticed over the course of my career as a family law attorney is that people going through the divorce process have an unwillingness to go to therapy even though they could benefit greatly …
Read moreA report from the National Council on Disability finds that parents with physical or mental disabilities have a greater risk of losing custody of their children. The study says that the U.S. legal system needs to provide more support for these parents. …
Read moreA month after their 2008 divorce case was filed in Pinellas County, Fla., Terry Power offered to pay his wife of nearly 20 years $5,400 per month in alimony until he retired, and $50,000 in cash. He also was willing …
Read moreTake the usual agony of an adoption dispute. Add in the disgraceful U.S. history of ripping Indian children from their Native American families. Mix in a dose of initial fatherly abandonment. And there you have it — a poisonous and …
Read moreThere is much debate as to whether or not “parental alienation“ rises to the level of a definable mental illness often referred to as “parental alienation syndrome.” At Mr. Custody Coach, we don’t much care about that part of the argument. Reasonably intelligent …
Read moreScroll the Smarter Way: The Latest iPhone and iPad Apps to Help Lawyers Work More Efficiently The most downloaded iPhone and iPad applications may be the hit cartoon game Angry Birds, the popular social network Facebook and the Internet radio …
Read moreNot every legal matter requires the use of an attorney. Fighting a speeding ticket and going to small claims courts are two examples. However, in many other situations involving a legal dispute, challenge, or deal, you may not wish to …
Read moreBoosting Parent/Child Communication After Your Divorce It’s no secret that one of the biggest challenges a parent faces after divorce is communicating with your children. All parents struggle with communication issues as their children grow, but children who have had …
Read moreSpecial Needs Children and Divorce Posted on November 29, 2012 By Sherri Donovan (published in the New York Law Journal, November 15, 2012) Sherri Donovan is owner of Sherri Donovan & Associates and professor at the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced …
Read more10 Top Ways to Fight Parental Alienation There is much debate as to whether or not “parental alienation“ rises to the level of a definable mental illness often referred to as “parental alienation syndrome.” At Mr. Custody Coach, we don’t much care about …
Read moreThere are, thankfully, a few things that you can do when co-parenting with a narcissist which will help to maintain your sanity. These are things that you can do to protect you and your children. You can’t change your ex, …
Read moreWhat to Do When Co-Parenting Doesn’t Work In a good-enough divorce, exes work through feelings of anger, betrayal and loss and arrive at a place of acceptance. Frustrations over the other parent’s values and choices are contained and pushed aside, …
Read moreHoliday Parenting Time Conflicts Posted on October 17, 2012 The holiday season can be a stressful time of year for a number of reasons, not the least of which is solving parenting time issues. Here are some common problems and tips to …
Read moreSherri Donovan, Esq. Divorce and Family Lawyer Celebrate Mediation Day: Top 10 Reasons To Mediate Your Divorce Posted: 10/18/2012 12:20 pm October 18, 2012 is Mediation Day. Mediation is a process for resolving conflict and coming to an agreement where decision-making …
Read moreWhat is Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS)? By JOHN M. GROHOL, PSYD Founder & Editor-in-Chief Parental alienation syndrome is a term coined by the late forensic psychiatrist Richard Gardner to describe a phenomenon he witnessed where children were being turned against …
Read moreParental Alienation Not A Mental Disorder, American Psychiatric Association Says By DAVID CRARY 09/21/12 01:50 PM ET EDT NEW YORK — Rebuffing an intensive lobbying campaign, a task force of the American Psychiatric Association has decided not to list the disputed …
Read moreSIMSON L. GARFINKEL Monday, August 13, 2012 Jon Han Less than a month after Apple first shipped the iPhone in June 2007, a group called Independent Security Evaluators documented deep security design flaws in the device. Apple’s most embarrassing flub: every iPhone …
Read more14 Ways to Minimize Attorney Fees in Your Divorce Case Posted on July 31, 2012 by Donald Wall Lawyers charge hundreds of dollars an hour to represent their clients in a divorce action. However, the total legal fees incurred in your case are …
Read moreWith the plethora of iPad apps available in the market, it has become quite easy to manage your work and improve your productivity. Although people working in the web design and development field spend most of their time on their PCs and laptops and they would …
Read moreHigh-Tech Surveillance of Ex-Lover Costs Surgeon $2 Million Hidden cameras, GPS and keyboard device used to track former lover By Thomas B. ScheffeyAll Articles The Connecticut Law Tribune July 2, 2012 A Hartford jury awarded a Bloomfield medical assistant $2 …
Read moreEx-Spouse Hit With 20K in Damages for Email Eavesdropping – Klumb v. Goan [Post by Venkat Balasubramani] Klumb v. Goan, 09-cv-115 (E.D. Tenn.; July 19, 2012) Klumb, described by the court as “a wealthy man,” met and married Crystal Goan, a …
Read moreHelping your children manage distress in the aftermath of a shooting As a parent, you may be struggling with how to talk with your children about a shooting rampage. It is important to remember that children look to their parents …
Read moreHave $235,000? That’s What It Costs To Raise A Kid Today-Before College Take your pick. Would you rather buy a 2012 Ferrari or would you rather–have a baby? The choice is yours but the cost for each is about the same. This …
Read moreConsultation Fees: To Charge or Not to Charge, That is the Question. Posted By Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. on June 7, 2012 I recently had a conversation with a group of colleagues about the topic of consultation fees. To charge for initial …
Read moreThis is the actual flag at our office. Feels great to see it waving every morning! Thanks to all those who make that happen! Happy and Safe Memorial Day everyone!
Read moreThe 5 Worst Kids of the Year By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. on May 9, 2012 5:55 AM | No TrackBacks As Mother’s Day looms closer, you may feel the need to take stock of just how well you’ve raised your kids. Have they always been …
Read moreIs A Facebook Page Worth Your Job? E-Discovery And Spoliation In The Age Of Social Media Social media has become a vital way to communicate with friends, family and colleagues. Status updates, tweets and texts have rapidly replaced letters and …
Read moreScienceDaily (May 8, 2012) — People of all ages and cultures gesture while speaking, some much more noticeably than others. But is gesturing uniquely tied to speech, or is it, rather, processed by the brain like any other manual action? A …
Read moreSURAT: In an example of courts going tech-savvy, a couple got their divorce approval from local court after the statement of the husband living in the US was recorded through video conferencing on Saturday. The divorce approval was announced on Tuesday after …
Read moreYour Children – Should They Be Involved in Your Divorce? February 16th, 2012 The most important thing to understand as a parent going through a divorce is not to involve your children. No matter what the ages of your children, they …
Read moreAmericans have learned to carefully craft their Facebook postings, and edit and spell-check e-mails. But apparently we don’t give text messages much thought, and they’re providing abundant and effective fodder for divorce attorneys. “A lot of people will draft a …
Read moreHow Family Law Attorneys Use Social Media Evidence in Court Cases [infographic] Posted on April 03, 2012 by David The infographic, “How Family Law Attorneys Use Social Media Evidence in Court Cases,” provided by Dishon & Block Family Law Attorneys, …
Read moreThings You Should Never Say To Your Divorce Lawyer Posted: 03/12/2012 3:10 am I have specialized in family law for over 40 years. I have seen almost every possible scenario, and I would like to share some things clients have …
Read moreCongratulations to Judge Mark Barcus on being sworn in this afternoon at the Tulsa County Courthouse. Congratulations on his appearance last night on OETA “Ask a Lawyer as well. I saw a lot of friends on their answering questions. It has been …
Read moreI have wanted a blog of my own since I first heard the depressing sounding word! And now I have it! One more thing I can mark off the list. Of course, there is still become rich and famous and …
Read moreThe iPad for Litigators The new iPad is out today! The new iPad is out today! The new iPad is out today! OK, that may not be as funny as Steve Martin’s screams about being in the new phone book …
Read morePOSTED BY BVERTZ, APR 18, 2012 • DIVORCE, SETTLEMENT • NO COMMENTS Resolving a divorce requires a lot of information. The process of exchanging information and documents is formally known as “discovery.” Our courts have issued rules that litigants must follow when requesting discovery and responding those …
Read moreNew Tulsa County special judge Department of Human Services attorney, Tammy Bruce, has been chosen as new special judge for Tulsa County. Tulsa World News Item
Read moreOklahoma is one of only a few states to recognize common law marriages. But it’s not as common as it might seem. Are my lover and I common law spouses after living together for six months? Not on that basis …
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