What can one parent do when the ex continues to lie to the children about the other parent and turns the children against that parent? Does the parent have any way to request counseling or mediation a year after the divorce? The ex is the primary custodian, and the other parent has gone above and beyond the divorce agreement to take care of the children, but has now received notice the ex wants to remove me as joint custodian? – Amy

Answer:

Amy: The court always keeps jurisdiction over child custody and can modify it, even after a divorce, when that is in the best interests of the children. A parent can request the court to order counseling and mediation in a custody matter and some courts require it. The court views