Children & Divorce

A Radical Change in Custody Policy

The book: THE CUSTODY REVOLUTION by Richard Warshak,PhD quotes some research that I will briefly summarize. He states that (all things being equal) the typical custodial father does as good a job as the typical custodial mother. Then with some studies to back him he says that many (not all) boys may be… Read Full Post

What might Mom Do if a Child Asks to Live with Dad?

1. Don’t Panic! And don’t assume that you are a bad Mom, or that your child doesn’t love you. Do take a deep breath, and say that you need time to think about this.
2. When this request is made during an argument be sure to separate the argument from the request… Read Full Post

Predictors of the Outcome for Children of Divorced Parents

The following factors need to be present in order for there to be a good outcome for children of divorced parents:
1. Children have easy access to both parents thereby maintaining a quality relationship with them.
This ensures that the children do not feel that they have lost a parent.
2. Parents keep … Read Full Post

Grandparents Can Help

Grandparents can offer a safe haven for children during and after a divorce. The following guidelines will help Grandparents as they get involved.
1. Grandparents should not take sides regarding the divorce. Both parents are important to the children. Taking sides makes the haven unsafe. Sympathy for the situation is appropriate.
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How Do Children React to Divorce

Not all children react in the same way, however there are certain symptoms which are commonly seen in children after their parents divorce. Since children are generally feeling confused, worried, and angry they many times begin to cry more often. Older children may develop headaches, stomachaches. Young children often regress to earlier… Read Full Post

A Historical Look at Child Custody

In ancient Rome fathers had total control of their children. They could even sell them into slavery or kill them. Mothers had virtually no rights. When divorce occurred, the father automatically assumed custody of the children. It was a matter of property ownership.
British common law perpetuated paternal supremacy.
In 1776 Abigail… Read Full Post

When the Obligor Does Not Pay Child Support in Texas

In Texas Divorce Law, the Obligee may bring an enforcement action in court against the Obligor. In an enforcement action, along with some other remedies, the Obligee may ask the Texas Court to order the Obligor to go to jail or place the Obligor on probation for failing to pay child support.