Divorce Court and Attachment Parenting

Yes, I have encountered this before. I have had attorneys contact me for consultation on this very issue. The advice I give to you is as follows: While I agree with you that it is attachment parenting and can be a positive connection for you and your son, not all of society feels the way you do. Judges may look at it questioningly if the behavior prevents your son from having parenting time with his father. I do not know how frequently your son breastfeeds, but taking a look at how to maximize parenting time between your son and his father as you work to wean your son may be an approach to take.

Some resources to check out are your local La Leche League and your local Attachment Parenting organization. You can go to www.lalecheleague.org and www.attachmentparenting.org to find local chapters in your area. The Attachment Parenting website has a lot of information on family law and related articles that will be very helpful for you. Other good resources are a supportive pediatrician or alternative health care professional. A couple of books worth checking out are Attachment Parenting by Katie Allison Granju, The Attachment Parenting Book by William Sears, and Night Time Parenting by William Sears. I hope this helps.