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False Child Abuse Allegations and Defamation in Illinois: Can You Sue for a False DCFS Report?

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In family law and divorce cases, it’s not uncommon for one parent to accuse the other of child abuse by filing a report with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). But, if DCFS later finds the...more

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Kayden’s Law - Update to Pennsylvania Custody Factors

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On April 15, 2024, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 55, “Kayden’s Law,” making changes to the Pennsylvania child custody factors set forth in Title 23 in an effort to provide further protection to children’s safety....more

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A Court Actually Found Alienation and Did Something About It – How Novel

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Parental alienation cases are heart breaking, both because of the damage to the children and the fact that the alienated parent is often robbed of large parts of the children’s childhood – and worse. For years I have said...more

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Life After Love Gone Wrong Podcast: Season 3, Episode 7 - Invisible Scars: The Impact of Coercive Control on Children

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Living with a manipulative parent who exercises coercive control can be a silent struggle for children. Dr. Christine Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW, a clinician and social work professor, joins Sandra Fava to highlight the profound...more

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Jewish Divorce Talk: Episode 2 - Sexual Abuse Prevention Talk

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Explored through the lens of Orthodox Jewish communities, host Eliana Baer and guest Rahel Bayar tackle the difficult conversation of sexual abuse of children. A former prosecutor who dealt with sex crimes and child abuse,...more

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Parroting in Parental Alienation Cases

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Parental alienation cases are some of the most challenging kinds of child custody matters. In a parental alienation case, the children do not want anything to do with one of their parents for illogical reasons. Parental...more

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Domestic Violence and Joint Legal Decision-Making in Arizona

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Domestic violence allegations are unfortunately part of many divorce proceedings. A recent decision by the Arizona Court of Appeals [i] clarifies how domestic violence may impact which parent can make decisions relating to...more

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Right Against Self-Incrimination Preserved For Parents In Cases Involving Child Sexual Abuse

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Thankfully, sexual abuse allegations against parents do not often arise in the context of a divorce typical. However, when those scenarios do arise, they bring lawyers, litigants and judges alike in to unchartered territory...more

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