Navigating the emotional and legal complexities of divorce, child custody, and financial support can be one of the most challenging experiences in a person’s life. These issues are deeply personal, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. UCCJEA, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, ...

Family issues get more complicated with legalities added in the mix, even more so if the children are involved. In the United States, approximately 13 million custodial parents are responsible for ...

Source: Studio Romantic / Adobe Stock If you’re in the middle of a contentious divorce, you may wonder if your child’s therapist could help your case. A common assumption is that a mental health ...

Just like labeling children may have a lifelong impact on how they view themselves, assigning vague or inaccurate labels in a family law case can cause lasting damage. It is important to take a fresh ...

At age 18 in all of the United States, a child can decide not to visit the other parent without consequence to themselves or the favored parent. Children who are considered legal adults (age 18 in ...

Often judges are in a conundrum when interviewing children of divorcing parents. They seek the children’s viewpoints but often lack psychologically-aware interviewing skills. They may think they are ...