Failure to Follow Compliance Plan Can Result in Termination of Parental Rights
IN THE INTEREST OF: D.L.P., T.H., W.C.H., A.G.H., AND R.S.M.H. Appeal from Circuit Court of Washington County to Missouri Court of Appeals – Eastern District No. ED109493 Opinion Filed December 7, 2021 Outcome: Reversed and Remanded in part The biological mother, (hereinafter “Mother”) appeals the Circuit Court’s decision to terminate her rights to four of […]
Truancy
Everyone knows that divorce can impact children, especially mentally and emotionally. However, what people do not realize is that divorce can also impact a child’s educational well-being. One issue that arises frequently in family law cases is truancy. Truancy is “the action of staying away from school without good reason; absenteeism.” It is not uncommon […]
When Should Your Child See a Psychiatrist?
As I have noted in a number of my blog posts, divorce is considered one of life’s most stressful experiences. Divorce is equally challenging for adults and children. Numerous studies have shown that children whose parents are divorcing experience higher levels of depression and/or anxiety and demonstrate more anti-social behavior in comparison to those children […]
Anger Management & Divorce
Anger Management – What is it? Could you or your estranged spouse benefit from it? There are numerous reasons why couples split up. Untreated mental health conditions and/or serious behavior disorders are at the top of the list. In my practice as a divorce attorney, it is very common to see one or both parties […]
What is a Grey Divorce?
We started hearing about grey divorces from the lives of politicians and celebrities. Former Vice-President Al Gore and his wife Tipper Gore were married for over 40 years. He was over the age of 62 when they announced their separation in 2010. When they divorced in 2011, Arnold Schwarzenegger and […]
