Category: Articles, Custody, Psychology/Psychiatry, Resources for Attorneys Sexual Abuse Allegations in the Context of High Conflict Divorce TASA ID: 1385 It is without question that high conflict divorce wreaks havoc on not only estranged parents; it does immeasurable and long lasting harm to children. These cases clog the courtrooms and frustrate everyone involved. Read more
Category: Articles, Custody, Psychology/Psychiatry, Resources for Attorneys The Alienated Child in the Midst of a High Conflict Divorce: A New Approach to Parental Alienation Syndrome TASA ID: 1385 The alienation of a child from a parent following separation and divorce has drawn significant attention in custody disputes. The clinical presentations of the child's adamant rejection of a parent, which is generally accompanied by strong resistance or refusal to visit with the parent, was originally described by Richard Gardner in the 1980's as Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS). Richard A. Gardner proposed parental alienation syndrome based on his clinical experience with the children of divorcing parents. Read more
Category: Medical & Healthcare, Resources for Attorneys Tips for Attorney Podiatric Case Review and Doctor Treatment TASA ID: 1128 During my review of podiatric cases from 1993, I have come across items that I feel would be of interest to attorneys and doctors. Each item below represents a discussion of a case that I have reviewed. Read more
Category: Computer/Internet, e-Discovery, Resources for Attorneys Eat Your Vegetables, Use e-Discovery Tools … And Other Lessons from Mom TASA ID: 4285 On this recent Mother’s Day, I couldn’t help but reflect on lessons learned from my mother while she masterfully raised three sons and a daughter. She taught each of us the importance of knowledge and education, respect for others and a duty to serve those in need. While some lessons came in profound ways, many were made through what seemed like daily routine and minutia. Eat your vegetables. Go out and play. Don’t hit your brother. What I didn’t realize until many years later is that these same lessons that helped me successfully navigate schools and personal relationships growing up, could also be applied to our professional lives. Read more
Category: Financial/Economic, Resources for Attorneys Peer Review of Your Credit and Collection Processes: A Great Loss Prevention Idea for Professional Service Provider Firms TASA ID: 2048 The professional service provider be it, law, accounting, architecture, or engineering is constantly challenged to balance contractual terms and conditions, while providing a professional and effective deliverable within budgetary guidelines. Unfortunately, the professional service provider has to occasionally deal with a difficult or unhappy client. Read more
