Custody of Young Children

Obstacles and Controversies in the Pursuit of Children’s Best Interests

Obstacles and Controversies in the Pursuit of Children’s Best Interests

This pamphlet is an expanded version of an enthusiastically received keynote address delivered by Dr. Warshak in Arizona in 2000. It proposes the types of reforms necessary for parents, professionals, and courts to better define the best interests of children.

Dr. Warshak calls for more diligence in custody evaluations and in reviews of the literature. He criticizes policies which automatically  discourage joint custody when divorcing parents are in Continue reading →

Overnight Access for Young Children

Overnight Access for Young Children

In 1994 the Texas Supreme Court Committee on Child Custody was considering a recommendation of no overnight access between children under the age of three and their non custodial parents. In this written commentary to the Committee, Dr. Warshak argues that
such a proposal is inconsistent with child developmental theory, research, and common sense. He points out the significant benefits Continue reading →