Reduction of guardian rights
The law treats parents as the natural guardians of their children until age eighteen, but there are cases in which one parent asks the court to restrict the other parent’s guardianship rights. A distinction should be drawn between a one-time restriction of guardianship, for example an urgent need for a signature for medical treatment when […]
What happens to a woman after divorce?
Divorce is hard, and it is often hardest on women, who in many families carry most of the household and childcare load. So what happens to a woman after divorce? The end of a relationship can bring a tangle of emotions, from sadness and anger to anxiety and confusion. And yet, painful as the process […]
How divorce affects children
Divorce is a difficult time for everyone involved, and children often feel it most. Caught between their parents, they may wrestle with sadness, anxiety, and confusion about what comes next. Parents who understand what their children are going through can do a great deal to soften the blow. This article looks at the main ways […]
