Although this is an important development in child custody cases, there is virtually no way to scientifically measure such a phenomenon, which makes its inclusion in legal matters highly suspect. Gardner himself does not provide any insight into the process for diagnosing this condition in a 2004 study, and frequently cited occurrences of parent alienation syndrome (PAS) after only conducting interviews with one parent (Emery et al
The psychologist is bound ethically in their recommendations concerning the child's best interests "regardless of who requests the evaluation." (Franklin, 2006, p
Often, they ended up spending more time with one parent. This was the situation up to the 70s (Bird, Maddox, McCormack)
But any form of misconduct against the child or the mother can be a ground for the court to withdraw sole custody permanently (Rajeer). At What Age can a Child Choose? Parents elicit their child's opinion during divorce procedures in the hope of gaining the court's favor to their respective end (Ellerbe, 2009)
At the end of the process, the court deliberates on the residence, the amount of contact the non-custodial parent should have with the child and the amount of child support, among other issues (McCormack). Effects of Two Residences on the Child Under this type of joint physical custody, the child spends equal amounts of time living with both parents' home (Leon, 2009)
His lawyer can help a lot in presenting all favorable information about him to the court to strengthen his bid (Waddington). Co-relational Studies on Fathers These studies focused not only on the sore consequences of the absence of a father in a home but also those of a close and warm relationship between him and his child (Lamb, 1996)
This was the situation up to the 70s (Bird, Maddox, McCormack). From Tender Years Doctrine to the Best Interest Doctrine Two events refuted the correctness of the Tender Years Doctrine in many regions (Maddox, 2011)
If this is difficult or impossible, an impartial mediator should intervene (White). What to Expect and What to Do It may be difficult but not impossible to win a custody battle for a father (Waddington 2007)
These States are likely to award custody to mothers (Bird). But Fathers Can Win Fathers should be able to show and prove that they can care and support their children (White, 2011)
There are more relevant factors that influence the life and well-being of child than whether their parent is straight or gay. "Many studies have demonstrated that children's well-being is affected much more by their relationships with their parents, their parents' sense of competence and security, and the presence of social and economic support for the family than by the gender or the sexual orientation of their parents,' Siegel writes with coauthor Ellen Perrin, a Tufts University professor of pediatrics and director of developmental and behavioral pediatrics" (Barlow, 2013)
Children aged five to 17 who live with gay parents have 'significantly better' general health than those with heterosexual parents. There is also greater family cohesion in families led by same-sex parents, the research shows" (Innes, 2013)
And last Monday (Jan. 9), Pope Benedict called gay marriage a threat 'to the future of humanity itself,' citing the need for children to have heterosexual homes" (Pappas, 2012)