The high-conflict custody battle
Subtitle: protect yourself & your kids from a toxic divorce, false accusations, & parental alienation
By: Amy J. L. Baker, J. Michael Bone, Brian Ludmer
Contributors: Bone, J. Michael, author; Ludmer, Brian, author
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781626250734
Subjects: Children of divorced parents; Parental alienation syndrome; Parent and child (Law); Psychological child abuse; Divorce; Custody of children; Law and legislation
Description: A team of legal and psychology experts presents a practical guidebook for people who are engaged in a high-conflict custody battle. If you are dealing with an overtly hostile, inflammatory, deceitful, or manipulative ex-spouse, you will learn how to find and work with an attorney and prepare for a custody evaluation. The book also provides helpful tips you can use to defend yourself against false accusations, and gives a realistic portrayal of what to expect during a legal fight.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: High-conflict custody disputes and litigation: An overview; title: Coping with a high-conflict custody dispute: Taking care of yourself; title: Finding and working with the right attorney; title: Finding and working with the right mental health consultant; title: Documenting your case for your attorney; title: Preparing for a custody evaluation; title: Finding and working with the right expert witness; title: Addressing false allegations of child abuse and domestic violence; title: What to ask for in court; title: Appendix A: List of statutes pertaining to the best interest of the child; title: Appendix B: Example of a court order transferring custody to the targeted parent.