02/22/2024
This is a fascinating look into the impact of a good attorney's VISUAL observations during child custody litigation.
Consider seeking judicial notice of what occurs in court | Gregory S. Forman, P.C.
If more family law attorneys handled appeals they would likely consider using judicial notice during their trials. Judicial notice can be used to draw the trial judge’s focus on things happening in the courtroom and allow the appellate courts to consider such activity on appeal. Judicial notice, R...
08/24/2020
A great article!
Are Women More Likely To Lose Custody If They Claim Their Child Has Been Sexually Abused By The Father?
As a family law practitioner, I find this topic to be incredibly difficult and painful with extremely difficult consequences. I look to evaluate each potential client on their claims of child s*xual abuse or their denial of same if they have been accused.
06/07/2020
Sorry that we have been quiet for a while! I was securing my doctorate on the subject. Here is a great article on how men proliferate their privilege:
160+ Examples of Male Privilege in All Areas of Life
How do we know male privilege is real? These everyday examples of gender inequality are a start. By naming these, we can start working to free ourselves and others from the impact.
10/24/2018
But what about emotional or psychological abuse? Quote from article: "Parents who are victims of domestic violence expend significant emotional (and sometimes financial) resources to protect themselves. Sometimes this leaves them with diminished resources to protect their children. However, parents who fail to protect their children from such exposure may find themselves losing custody or visitation."
Mere exposure to domestic violence can be a basis to change custody or limit visitation | Gregory Forman, Attorney at Law - Charleston Divorce, Custody, Family Law, and Support
Some of the most tragic consults I have are with folks who've been bullied and abused by spouses or domestic partners and have simply accepted the abuse as t
10/16/2018
‘Easier to get married’ than escaping abuse: victims speak out
Nothing could have prepared Adelaide* for the nightmare that was 18 years of her life. She had married that many years ago, having checked off the stereotypical “Catholic” boxes: she had saved s*x...
09/17/2018
40 easy ways to brighten your child's day
Cheer up your child with one of these quick & simple ideas.
09/04/2018
"At the end of the day, my son is a hostage of the courts. What do they call it when you can’t see your child without paying money -- and we are talking to the tune of over $30,000 already given to Guardian Ad Litem and her reports, lawyers, motions filed, and now a $200/hour reunification therapist)? It’s ransom.
I’m not the only one who has lost my basic American rights. My children are being lost to this corrupt system. I would love for any organization to help my American children, just as they are helping these poor young migrant children."
LETTER: Family Court actions can destroy lives
06/25/2018
Dads aren't disadvantaged in custody battles
The canard that fathers are cheated in custody cases has outlived its usefulness and any shred of former truth.
05/28/2018
To our men and women in the Armed Forces, we thank you!
05/28/2018
Thank you to our men and women in the Armed Forces!