Tutorial for Men on Effective Use of DV Allegations

Realistically, asserting domestic violence claims against women is not an effective tactic for men. Everyone knows that men can’t possibly be victims of domestic violence. If he claims he is…

Why Shared Parenting is Important for Children

People place caveats and conditions on when 50/50 custody is appropriate. Instead, we should to try to make shared parenting the default.

6 Tips to Co-Parent With Your Ex Successfully

I’ve done it for 15+ years. If you’re interested to know what I’ve learned, here are 6 tips on how to co-parent with your ex successfully.

Bias in the Custody System

Men sometimes don’t stand a chance against family court biases. I remember clearly the first meeting I had with an attorney after my ex told me she wanted a divorce.…

Confessions of a Family Law Reform Activist

When I graduated from law school in 1987, the Parenting Act had just been passed by the Washington State Legislature. I began practicing family law shortly thereafter, under the new…

Cooperative Parenting: The Number One Parenting Skill

Here is a list of many of the do’s and don’t’s of cooperative parenting. DO encourage your child to spend time with the other parent. DON’T deny access to the…