Autism and Divorce

Autism affects 1.5 million people in the United States. The divorce rates for families with special needs is about 90%. When these families go through the process of divorce, the courts need to give extra attention to the special needs of the individuals involved in the divorce. A cookie-cutter approach does not meet the serious needs of these families. Standard visitation schedules, parenting plans, child support calculations and other forms need to be tailored for these families.