Postpartum depression frequently afflicts new mothers. Changes to a woman’s body after giving birth can lead to erratic moods, moments of anger and a feeling of hopelessness. The widely covered Lindsay Clancy case in Massachusetts, where a mother is on trial for...
Many divorces stem from disputes over money. Other breakups occur because spouses feel that their partner is not paying enough attention to them. These types of arguments among husbands and wives seem to have been around for as long as anyone can remember. When online betting gets out of control, it can trigger both problems. The legalization of sports gambling…
Each marriage is a unique journey that comes with its own set of challenges and rewards. Of course, some journeys last longer than others. Though there is no such thing as a “typical” spousal relationship, there are some patterns as to when in the course of a marriage spouses are most likely to get divorced. Research points to two critical…
During a divorce, parents of minor children might become engaged in a serious conflict over child custody and visitation terms. Though it is almost always optimal to reach agreement on these issues, there are situations where the gap between parties cannot be bridged. In these cases, the decision goes before the judge, who considers a number of statutory factors, along…
Once you step outside your door, there’s a fairly good chance that someone has a camera on you. Whether it’s a Ring device, security camera or someone carrying a smartphone, you could get caught on video engaging in activity that you’d prefer to remain private. An extreme example of this occurred at the now-famous July Coldplay concert in Massachusetts. When…
It doesn’t matter where in the world you come from, as a parent, you have the right to maintain a relationship with your son or daughter unless a serious threat of harm exists. Cases where parental rights can be terminated should be handled with the utmost discretion. Mothers and fathers should have ample opportunity to demonstrate that they can be…
For many people, shared custody sounds like an ideal arrangement when parents divorce. Some states have even enacted laws declaring that judges must start their analysis with a presumption that child custody will be split 50/50. While New York has not adopted this type of measure yet, it is a common assumption that dividing parenting time equally is in the…
Disagreements over paternity and child support can become very messy, even if the purported father is the richest man in the world. When the parties are from different states, that can make the situation even more complex. Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been ordered to appear in a New York City court as…
In the best circumstances, parents who divorce can put their personal differences aside in order to negotiate custody and visitation terms that work for everyone involved. Unfortunately, this can be very difficult when one party accuses the other of having a serious drug or alcohol problem. The breakup of two actors demonstrates how cases involving substance abuse allegations frequently must…
As a new school year begins, many families are grappling with their children’s demanding sports schedules. For divorced co-parents, this can be particularly stressful. Balancing practices, games and tournaments requires careful planning, communication and cooperation when you’re already subject to the terms of a court-ordered parenting plan. Athletics should be an enjoyable endeavor for young people as well as their…