When children live in one primary residence, but visit a parent or former care giver on a regular basis, it can be hard for the child to feel ‘at home’ in the non-custodial residence. With all of the child’s friends, and familiar places and things gone, the non-custodial parents neighborhood may seem bleak and overwhelming to the child, causing him or her to stay indoors and not seek friendships in the non-custodial parent’s neighborhood.

Friends are very important to children, and they rely heavily on each other at different times... more

by A. Jayne Major, Ph.D. livingmedia2000.com Introduction:

Nothing stirs up passions more than the controversy generated when parents are at war over the custody of a child. A controversy is an issue where evidence on both sides can make a compelling case. It is never black and white, but when people have their emotions aroused, an issue can quickly turn into two polar opposites. Fear takes over reason, incomplete facts become evidence, and court calendars become jammed with repeat visits... more

This article was written by Dr. Reena Sommer, who is the author of the book Developing An Effective Parenting Plan

Do Any of the Following Apply to You?

Has your relationship with your child been strained by loyalty issues related to your divorce?

Has your relationship with your child been influenced by parental alienation syndrome?

Have you and your children endured a lengthy and bitter custody battle?

Has your relationship... more

Below is an older article that I found from the FoxNews.com website. It brings up an often overlooked fact when it comes to stepparent adoptions, as well as divorce and custody situations. Moms can be deadbeat parents just as easily as dads can be. Dads are the ones who are portrayed in the media as the parent who is most often the one to skip out on his child or children financially, when statistics show that a higher percentage of moms do not pay their child support, than dads do.

When many people think of a stepparent adoption, they often think right away of... more

After his divorce, Daniel Wade Nash, a father of two little girls, fled the state of South Carolina. Nash was able to hide from authorities for more than thirteen years, admitted Sheriff James Metts, in a press release. In 1992 a bench warrant had been issued for Nash, after his failure to pay child support, as well as his other court ordered payments to his ex-wife. Nash got married again in 1996, in the state of Alabama, changed his name, and began living under his new alias in order to avoid paying the court ordered support for his children.

Nash, who owes... more

I have received some requests for more information regarding Parental Alienation Syndrome. Many different types of families in many different custody situations with children are dealing, or suffering from a parent who is exhibiting either hostile, and or alienating parenting behaviors. Below is a list of things that parents can do to help combat P.A.S., and while this is not a complete list by any means, it is a good way for parents to get started in their battle with P.A.S., and feel as though they have a little direction in where to turn for help, as well as what... more

A child whom is being systematically turned against, and brainwashed against another parent will begin to exhibit certain signs and symptoms of the abuse. Once a non-custodial parent notices such changes in their child, or children, it is important to begin research on P.A.S and how to combat it. Listed below are signs and symptoms to look for in a child who may be suffering from Parental Alienation Syndrome.

They have a relentless hatred for towards the targeted parent

They parrot the Obsessed Alienator.

The child does not want to... more

Tensions and bitterness after a divorce can cause the custodial parent, to try to push the non-custodial parent out of the child’s life. The parent is not acting for the child’s best interest, but out of selfishness in not wanting to have to face, or deal with the parent anymore. This is a serious syndrome, and can become so severe that the parent will stop at nothing until the non-custodial parent is out of his or her, as well as the child’s life for good. Below are some warning signs that P.A.S. may be beginning.

Visits are beginning... more

Although Circuit Court Judges have jailed parents for not paying court ordered child support in the past, for the first time ever in Saginaw County history, a judge has sentenced a man to prison for failure to pay his child support. Circuit Judge Fred L. Borchard ordered 40-year-old John M. Kohn to serve one year and five months to four years behind bars, for his failure to financially support his three children aged 6,8, and 10. Court records show that Kohn is $15,177 in arrears.

Since he and his former wife, Kimberly Kohn, divorced in 2003, she has stated... more

It seems as though one’s status in the community does not exclude them from the growing numbers of parents who are failing to financially support their children. U.S. Attorney Terrance P. Flynn announced that a former Buffalo television reporter, one Winston L. Brown was sentenced on Monday, by U.S. District Judge Hugh B. Scott, to five years of probation, in order to repay his grand sum of $64,039.07 owed in back child support.

Brown, who is 56, has been convicted of one count of failure to pay child support for his three minor children, after he plead... more