Family lawyers often meet clients when the clients are caught up in anger, hurt, and resentment. These clients are seeking a lawyer’s assistance to resolve the legal issues that have resulted from the breakdown of their relationship, but it can be difficult to help resolve these legal issues when a client is struggling with the emotional effects of their separation or the relationship itself. Often we see parties’ emotions showing through in correspondence and court…

States Parties shall assure to the child who is capable of forming his or her own views the right to express those views freely in all matters affecting the child, the views of the child being given due weight in accordance with the age and maturity of the child. For this purpose, the child shall in particular be provided the opportunity to be heard in any judicial and administrative proceedings affecting the child, either directly, or…

Going through a separation is one of life’s most difficult experiences and can often leave people feeling overwhelmed and alone. While parties can hire lawyers to assist with the legal issues, they may want to lean on friends, family, or professionals for emotional support. This is a normal and healthy thing to do; however, it becomes a concern when a parent leans on their child or children, rather than on other adults. The process of…