Divorce: Parallel Parenting
Parallel Parenting Defined As my divorce practice has grown, I have encountered parents who have so much animosity towards each other, and/or divergent views of parenting, that cooperation, co-parenting and […]
Rights of Teens Regarding Confidentiality under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act
Many parents who come to our office are surprised to learn that their child, if they are at least 12, must consent to the release of mental health information. Who […]
School Officials Don’t Need Probable Cause to Question Student
Many parents are outraged when their child or adolescent is questioned by school officials regarding misconduct in a school setting without appropriate Miranda warnings and without notifying the parents. A […]
Navigating the Holidays after Divorce
Plan ahead! Don’t wait until the last minute to work out the details of the holiday. This includes travel plans, pick up and drop off and other details. Let everyone […]
No Fault Dependency/Custody Relinquishment Prevention Act HB5598HFA2
Several times a year, parents come to our office and ask us to help them relinquish custody to the State in order to get their child needed mental health services. […]