What happens if you don’t pay child support? And, is it illegal to not pay your child support? If you’re struggling to pay your child support, you may be asking these questions. The Laws Vary from State to State You may be asking yourself, “what happens if I don’t pay…
While some parents have no problem with getting therapy for their children, such as therapy and/or medication, other parents have concerns. This has led some parents to wonder, do parents have a legal obligation to get mental health help for their children? Like most things in family law, the answer…
What does DCFS look for when they’re investigating? How Investigations Begin When a report is filed with DCFS, the report will need to be reviewed to ensure that there’s actually enough information to investigate the case. Assuming there is enough information, DCFS will likely show up unannounced at the child’s…
Does DCFS Remove Overweight Children Childhood obesity is becoming an increasingly large issue. Across the globe, rates of childhood obesity are increasing at an unprecedented rate. Not only are the rates of obesity increasing, but the rates of obesity-related complications are also increasing. If your child is struggling with weight-related…
Who Gets the Children for Christmas? It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! For those who are divorced and have children, the holiday season may bring extra stress. Who’s getting the children on which holidays? And, for how long will each parent have with the children? What happens if…
Many parents drink alcohol in front of their children. But is this okay? And can it result in a loss of custody? The Short Answer The short answer is that parents won’t lose custody simply because they consume alcohol. However, if alcohol becomes a problem, the courts may take action,…
Even though mothers don’t generally have the same amount of influence over their sons that a father may have, mothers with NPD can still have a negative impact on their son’s development if the mother isn’t working on treatment for NPD. If you suspect your ex has NPD, and you…
The relationship between a father with narcissistic personality disorder and his daughters is often much different than the relationship between the narcissistic father and his sons. On the surface, it may even seem as though the daughter has an easier time with the narcissistic father than the son would. However,…
If you’re dealing with an ex that has a high conflict personality, this trick may help you handle their antics without additional drama. What Is It? The Grey Rock Method is a communication strategy to deal with high-conflict personalities. Though it’s commonly discussed with narcissistic personality disorder, you don’t have…
Can Biological Parents Change Their Mind? Can biological parents change their minds after giving the child up for adoption? Well, in most cases, it is not an option. What Does “Adoption” Mean? In most cases, adoption is final and cannot be “undone.” When you give a child up for adoption,…