When trying to negotiate the terms of a child custody settlement, many parents feel like they need to prove themselves. Some parents approach the custody hearing as a popularity contest and seek to gain the judge's approval by trying to prove they are the most fun...
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Smoking may affect your Tennessee custody case
If you smoke cigarettes, you have likely grown used to the negative reactions from family and friends who want you to quit smoking. However, you may not be expecting such negativity when you appear in family court to litigate your child custody case. According to a...
Three ways to minimize the impact of divorce on children
Divorce is difficult for all members of a family to endure, but children are especially vulnerable to the potentially negative emotional consequences of a divorce. Although child custody and child support issues can be stressful for parents, there are several things...
Heidi Klum divorce raises child custody questions
One of Hollywood's most high-profile couples is splitting up. Model and TV-show host Heidi Klum spent the weekend shopping around for divorce lawyers and her singer husband Seal admitted that the couple has separated. "Project Runway" and "Germany's Next Top Model"...
Divorced parents can still get more family time with kids
The holidays can be a tough time for divorced parents, especially those whose children are scheduled to spend them with their other parent. Loneliness can settle in and suck out all the joy we're supposed to feel at this time of year. But there are ways for you to get...
Country singer Mindy McCready found hiding with son
When it comes to family law troubles, celebrities are by no means immune. This past week saw a child custody battle between a famous mother and her family. Police in Arkansas found country singer Mindy McCready hiding out in a vacant summer home with her 5-year-old...
Ex-fiancé of missing woman reunited with children
In situations involving conflict between parents, such as a divorce or custody battle, children often experience distress, even when the parents say they want what's best for them. Sometimes a family conflict rises to a level where the government intervenes, making it...
Ways to help kids deal with divorce issues like child custody
In the aftermath of a divorce, the individual most impacted by the end of a marriage is often the child. Sometimes it is not as apparent to parents how much their separation affected the kids. But as the holiday season approaches, things can get tense as parents begin...
How harmful can a child’s name be to their best interests?
In the previous post, we discussed a factor that is sometimes considered in child custody disputes. Typically one parent will try to show that he or she is the fit parent by arguing that the other parent is unfit. But what happens if a court determines that neither...
Child obesity: is this the new weapon in custody battles?
There is a growing public concern surrounding the issue of child obesity. But did you know that this issue has started to come up in child custody proceedings? Because courts will look at the best interests of a child when determining custody, parents will often try...
