Law Office of William E. Lawrence, LLC

11/19/2024

To all the grandparents that are going through this, I am sorry.

11/19/2024

Some great information here.

Spread the loveWe’ve spent the past couple of months walking through a term that lots of divorced parents like to throw around: parental alienation. I’ve spent so much time on this topic because it’s important to understand what it is – and what it isn’t – so we’re not constantly argui...

09/13/2023

https://www.carlacorelli.com/narcissistic-abuse-recovery/7-signs-of-toxic-grandparents/?fbclid=IwAR2k4yGo4jSjnagsk3QJ0EXxbwvyOMD4QLMyVXTks1MSyQwPrAgEXtcoRME #:~:text=Toxic%20grandparents%20often%20demonstrate%20a,their%20behavior%20towards%20their%20grandchildren

While it is impossible to completely control or protect your child from their unhealthy behaviors, being aware of the signs of toxicity in grandparent-child relationships can help you identify any potential issues and take steps to address them before they become too damaging for your child.

04/21/2023

mymentor.life/co-parenting-red-flags/

1. Holding grudges and being bitter towards your co-parent due to a failed relationship or marriage. This is acting off the emotions of the adult rather than putting the child’s best interest first.

02/15/2022

https://sgfcitizen.org/schools-children/judge-advocates-for-family-reunification/?fbclid=IwAR3q53srp1K_0hjB_1zZF3Gz7VYdJi09fEehmHz0x31MeRWAES_v7hIxaE0

Greene County Juvenile Judge Andy Hosmer Hosmer focuses on reunification of foster children and their biological parents -- and on providing the opportunity for unsupervised visits when it is safe for kids.

11/23/2021

10/09/2021

Unacceptable!

Exasperated lawmakers slammed leaders of the Missouri Department of Social Services on Tuesday, accusing them of passing off blame for a federal review that found the state fails to adequately report missing foster children. Tuesday’s hearing of the House Children and Families Committee was spurre...

09/23/2021

"I destroy homes, tear families apart - take your children, and that's just the start.
I'm more costly than diamonds, more costly than gold - the sorrow I bring is a sight to behold.
And if you need me, remember I'm easily found.
I live all around you, in schools and in town.
I live with the rich, I live with the poor, I live down the street, and maybe next door.
My power is awesome - try me you'll see.
But if you do, you may never break free.
Just try me once and I might let you go, but try me twice, and I'll own your soul.
When I possess you, you'll steal and you'll lie.
You'll do what you have to just to get high.
The crimes you'll commit, for my narcotic charms, will be worth the pleasure you'll feel in your arms.
You'll lie to your mother; you'll steal from your dad.
When you see their tears, you should feel sad.
But you'll forget your morals and how you were raised.
I'll be your conscience, I'll teach you my ways.
I take kids from parents, and parents from kids, I turn people from God, and separate from friends.
I'll take everything from you, your looks and your pride, I'll be with you always, right by your side.
You'll give up everything - your family, your home, your friends, your money, then you'll be alone.
I'll take and I'll take, till you have nothing more to give.
When I'm finished with you you'll be lucky to live.
If you try me be warned this is no game.
If given the chance, I'll drive you insane.
I'll ravish your body, I'll control your mind.
I'll own you completely; your soul will be mine.
The nightmares I'll give you while lying in bed.
The voices you'll hear from inside your head.
The sweats, the shakes, the visions you'll see.
I want you to know, these are all gifts from me.
But then it's too late, and you'll know in your heart, that you are mine, and we shall not part.
You'll regret that you tried me, they always do.
But you came to me, not I to you.
You knew this would happen.
Many times you were told, but you challenged my power, and chose to be bold.
You could have said no, and just walked away.
If you could live that day over, now what would you say?
I'll be your master; you will be my slave.
I'll even go with you, when you go to your grave.
Now that you have met me, what will you do?
Will you try me or not?
Its all up to you.
I can bring you more misery than words can tell.
Come take my hand, let me lead you to hell."
Signed
DRUGS