Mental Health & Legal Survival

Requesting therapy for your child during a custody case isn’t just an emotional decision—it can be a strategic one too. Therapy doesn’t...

In high-conflict custody situations or cases involving trauma, emotional distress, or parental alienation, asking the court to appoint a...

When neglect is involved, grandparents may not only file for custody—they may also enforce visitation rights. But legal success depends...

Once you file a dependency petition, you enter a rigorous legal pathway. Here’s how judges, DHR, and Guardian ad Litem approach your...

My Grandchild Is Being Neglected – Can Grandparents Intervene with Dependency Petitions or DHR/CPS? Seeing your grandchild suffering is...

What Is a Narcissist—and Why Are They So Dangerous in Relationships? A narcissist is someone with a deep need for admiration, a grandiose...

What Is a Narcissist—and Why Are They So Dangerous in Relationships? A narcissist is someone with a deep need for admiration, a grandiose...

What Is a Narcissist—and Why Are They So Dangerous in Relationships? A narcissist is someone with a deep need for admiration, a grandiose...

What Is Parental Alienation—and How Can You Spot It Early? Parental alienation  is a form of psychological manipulation where one parent...

What Is Parental Alienation—and How Can You Spot It Early? Parental alienation  is a form of psychological manipulation where one parent...

What Is Parental Alienation—and How Can You Spot It Early? Parental alienation  is a form of psychological manipulation where one parent...

A DHR caseworker shows up and hands you a “safety plan.” It sounds harmless—just a few things to agree to for now. But be careful. That...

Few things strike more fear into a parent’s heart than the idea of losing their child permanently. But if DHR / CPS is involved, that...

When DHR gets involved in your life, it can feel like you’ve already been judged. One of the first things they may ask—or demand—is that...

Who Is DHR, and Why Do They Have So Much Power in Family Court? The Department of Human Resources (DHR) plays a critical role in...

Who Is DHR, and Why Do They Have So Much Power in Family Court? The Department of Human Resources (DHR) plays a critical role in...

Who Is DHR, and Why Do They Have So Much Power in Family Court? The Department of Human Resources (DHR) plays a critical role in...

What Exactly Is a Guardian ad Litem? Understanding Their Role, Authority, and Why They Matter A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a...

What Exactly Is a Guardian ad Litem? Understanding Their Role, Authority, and Why They Matter A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a...

What Exactly Is a Guardian ad Litem? Understanding Their Role, Authority, and Why They Matter A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a...