Men’s Divorce Podcast: How Abuse And Neglect Affect Child Custody

Each month, the Cordell & Cordell Men’s Divorce Podcast features an in-depth discussion on specific issues that affect men going through divorce.

Parental Alienation Considered A Threat To Public Health

Many aspects of divorce can be heartbreaking, but perhaps nothing is more tragic than when an innocent child is turned against a loving parent. Sadly, it is common for one parent to work to undermine the relationship their child has with the other parent thus putting the child directly in …

Divorce Advice For Fathers On Denying Visitation Due To Neglect

Question: I am a divorced dad with full child custody of my son, and my ex-wife has a limited visitation schedule over the summers. Every time my son comes back from parenting time with his mother he is a complete mess, i.e. dirty clothes, not properly fed, verbal skills are …

Does lack of sex qualify as constructive abandonment?

Cordell & Cordell attorney Andrea Miller

Question: I have been married for a very long time, but my wife has slept in another room for many years. There has been no intimacy, sexual contact, or affection for over 8 years. Does this qualify as constructive abandonment?

Defending Yourself From False Allegations

By Molly Murphy False allegations of physical and sexual abuse have become more and more common in the family court in the last few years. Whether a false allegation is made maliciously or made out of a feeling of concern, the result can be the same for the accused. The …

Is neglect reason enough to change custody?

Question: I am a very exhausted stepmother trying to do what is best for my husband’s children but when it comes to dealing with the kids’ mother nothing comes easy! To make a very long story short I would like to know if it is considered neglect or a reason …

But, He Is A Wonderful Father

I was recently involved in a rather contentious settlement negotiation with my client, his ex-wife and her attorney. The issue involved the proposed elimination of my client’s child support obligation to his ex-wife for their child. While my client’s income increased modestly since the date of the Decree, his ex-wife’s …