There is a pattern in most domestic violence custody cases that would help courts understand child custody disputes better and avoid mistakes that place children in jeopardy. In most cases, during the relationship the father wanted or demanded the mother provide most of the child care. In any other type of litigation, this pattern would be recognized as an admission by the father that the mother … [Read more...]
Nothing Stronger than Maternal Instinct to Protect Her Child: Essay by Barry Goldstein
Nothing Stronger than Maternal Instinct to Protect Her Child A mother just attacked a mountain lion who snatched her child while custody courts assume protective mothers are just being vindictive. The mother mentioned above was not alienating her child from the mountain lion. The mother’s only concern, like most mothers in contested custody cases is to protect her children. Court professionals … [Read more...]