According to a recent story on Philly.com, one Pennsylvania woman was recently made happy by winning custody over the frozen, fertilized eggs her ex-husband wanted to see destroyed. The recent decision by a Pennsylvania appeals court that upheld a lower court’ ruling in a Chester County divorce case. In the case a three-judge Superior Court panel said… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Medical Issues
Subscribe to Medical Issues RSS FeedAutism and Divorce: The Hidden Cost of a Diagnosis
Posted in Children, Divorce, Medical Issues, Psychological Issues, Research & Investigation, SeparationAs a recent study showed that the prevalence of autism continues to increase, the question of how a diagnosis can affect a family and a marriage becomes even more important. The unique challenges faced by parents of children with autism can’t be ignored. One study published by Hartley et al. showed that parents who had… Continue Reading
Should Parents of Obese Children Lose Custody?
Posted in Child Custody, D.S.S. Issues, Medical IssuesChildhood obesity can lead to a host of health problems, including Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and orthopedic problems. Experts have begun to debate whether removing morbidly obese children from their parents will boost those children’s chances for a healthier life. Other experts say that parents’ share of responsibility in… Continue Reading
Importance of Parents Exchanging Healthcare Information About Their Children
Posted in Children, Medical IssuesIn child custody cases, each party’s parenting skills are frequently a key issue. One particularly important area in which this can be seen is with regard to the children’s medical care and health issues. For instance, parents can (and often do) argue over whether a child was taken to the doctor too much, too little, or… Continue Reading
Hair Strand Drug Tests
Posted in Medical IssuesAs you probably know, Britney Spears shaved her head this past week. Observers speculate that one reason she may have done so is to attempt to avoid a hair strand drug test in her ongoing custody case with her estranged husband, Kevin Federline. I mention this not because I plan to start covering celebrity breakdowns… Continue Reading