Dr. Emily M. Douglas is an associate professor at Bridgewater State University and one of the few academics to study male domestic violence victims. As part of her research, Dr. Douglas worked on the Men’s Experiences with Partner Aggression Project. She has also examined men who have sought help after …
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Question: What type of evidence can be used in a child custody case to prove my ex is an unfit mother?
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Divorce is probably the most emotional thing a family will ever go through. Children, even ones that are well-adjusted, often need someone to talk to besides their parents about the situation. One of the best things you can do for your kids in divorce is to find a qualified counselor …
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Question: My wife is an alcoholic and regularly drives with our 9- and 10-year-old kids in the car after drinking. What proof do I need to prove that her alcohol abuse is putting them in danger so I can get custody? Can the kids testify against her?
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Kimberly King is a child-development professional, certified early-childhood educator and speaker. King has authored a pair of children’s books that deal with two very serious matters that can be difficult for parents to approach their kids about. Her first book, “I Said No!” is a best-selling children’s book about sexual-abuse …
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Question: My son lives with his mother and stepfather and he is regularly abused by both of them. One day he ran away and showed up at my doorstep. I couldn’t turn him away, but I don’t want to get in any trouble. Do I have any options?
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Question: I am trying to decide if divorce is the right answer for me. My wife and I no longer communicate and we have no feelings for each other. My 9-year-old son is also starting to feel the emotional ramifications. Should I get a divorce?
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Question: Do I have any say in who is around my child? My ex is dating a sexual offender and, although I have no proof that he is around my son, I am concerned.
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Although the issue of domestic violence has been brought to the forefront recently, there is still an often overlooked victim that frequently finds a lack of resources and adequate support when faced with domestic abuse. The majority of victims in domestic violence cases are women, but 1 in 7 men …
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Last week, Cordell & Cordell principal partner Joe Cordell fielded questions from callers on the Charlie Brennan Show on KMOX NewsRadio in St. Louis. One of the questions concerned orders of protection. A caller described how when he started the divorce process his attorney warned him that his wife could …
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