Child Custody Battles

Madonna and Guy Ritchie are gearing up for a heated custody battle as their international divorce takes the paparazzi to both American and UK shores. The Chicago Tribune delves into the murky waters of international divorce, which is varied and difficult to complete.

Across the nation, couples struggle to come to amiable solutions to child custody - but that is not always easy. Like the Hollywood diva and British director, couples engage in courtroom warfare, sometimes using the child as a tactic rather than doing what's best for him or her.

Parenting coordination is one way couples can handle difficult custody battles. It offers a mediator who can calmly help couples make wise choices for children - rather than rash ones to hurt the ex-spouse.

You can find out more about parenting coordination in this Law in Your Life podcast.