In custody cases here in California and elsewhere, you hear how the family law courts must make decisions based on the best interests of the child. But what does that even mean?The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child under Article 3 states the "best...
Marriages definitely have their ups and downs over the course of a couple's life together. That's why it can be difficult to determine whether you are just in the trough of a bad wave or need to disconnect your marriage from life support and file for divorce.If you...
Divorce is common enough that you likely know several people who've gone through one, but that doesn't mean you should rely on those people for advice. The stories you've heard from other people about their divorce likely include some misinformation. In other words,...
What's your earliest memory? It would be lovely if we could access the peace of time in the crib or the thrill of learning to ride a toy bike or a toy car. Unfortunately, the human brain is often wired to keep a larger impression of a bad memory, especially one with a...
The most vulnerable victims of divorce are the children of the divorcing parents. When children with special needs are involved, there are even more challenges to be managed.Parenting a special-needs child can be quite stressful on the parents' marriage. This is...
