DR. REENA SOMMER & ASSOCIATES P.L.L.C.
Divorce & Custody Consultants

From the desk of: Reena Sommer, Ph.D.
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Recent U.S. and Canadian census data estimate that approximately 50% of marriages will end in divorce. Of those, approximately 95% of divorces will be resolved either by agreement, through negotiations or with limited court intervention. However, the remaining five percent (5%) of contested divorces, will involve considerable litigation due to the level of acrimony and conflict between the parties involved.

Contested divorce cases involving children represent the most difficult, protracted and costly cases to resolve because the children are more than just the focal points in their parents' dispute. Instead, they are the bargaining chips in resolving their parents' dispute over assets, property, support or if nothing else, power and control. It is among these very challenging custody cases that varying degrees of the parental alienation syndrome (PAS) is often evident. In fact, a false allegation of sexual abuse made by a child of a parent is a common and very serious manifestation of the PAS.

This website provides valuable information about false allegations of sexual abuse that occur during contested custody cases. This information will be of particular benefit to individuals who have been falsely accused of sexual misconduct or sexual assault of a minor child. Dealing with an allegation of sexual abuse is a serious matter and if not managed appropriately, it could lead to - among other things - criminal charges. This is NOT something to be taken lightly or ignored.

If you are a parent involved in a contested custody dispute and/or if you are facing false allegations of sexual abuse against your child (or concerned that you may be), it is imperative that you avail yourself of the best information and services possible. This website will provide that for you.

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