From Arnold W. Zeman’s blog
We recently featured a video clip of an interview with Justice Harvey Brownstone of the North Toronto Family Court in which he brought to life the principle of acting in the best interests of the child. Here now are his 10 tips for success in resolving parenting disputes from his book, Tug of War: A Judge’s Verdict on Separation, Custody Battles and the Bitter Realities of Family Court:
This list of advice is taken from Chapter 13 of Justice Brownstone’s book. You can read Justice Brownstone’s commentary on each of these tips by clicking here for a book excerpt.
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