You feel like the kids are depressed every time they come visit you. Due to a busy work schedule and limited visitation and custody time, you only see them once a month. Every time they show up, they seem down about having to leave your ex.Many parents assume that...
One of the worst things about a divorce can be the damage it does to the relationship between a loving parent and the children from the marriage. It can be hard to adjust to life seeing your children only a few days a week. It can be even worse when your ex no longer...
You're a father of two young kids. You and your spouse have decided to get divorced. Is it time to move out and get an apartment while the legal process plays out? It can take months. Since the relationship is already over, doesn't moving out make the most...
You want sole custody of your two kids in the divorce. Your spouse also wants custody, but would settle for joint custody. You believe it's in their best interests not to live with your spouse at any time for a variety of reasons. You're in a tough spot. The court...
Feeling like making a parenting plan is overwhelming? Unsure where to start? Worried that you'll leave out something critical?These feelings are very normal. To help you get started, here are five questions you need to ask. What sports and activities can your child...
Thinking that it's hard for fathers to stay involved with their children after a divorce? You're not wrong. One study found that fathers who didn't live under the same roof as their children tended not even to see them more than one time per week. A mere 22 percent...
As a father, you hope for nothing more than to spend time with your kids. You and your spouse are getting divorced, but you don't want that to essentially be the end of your time with them. You want to stay involved. You want to see them grow and develop. You want...
In cases where paternity is in dispute, testing is critical. Apart from the emotional side of it, just the financial side is hugely important. Child support payments could ride on that test. So, how accurate is it?The short answer is that it's not going to be 100...
Fathers' rights are important for many reasons, just one of which is the impact that fathers have on their sons. Many studies have shown that young boys who have father figures enjoy advantages that others do not have.For instance, some studies have shown that the...
Parents often talk about having joint custody as if that's a blanket term that addresses everything having to do with the kids. That's not how it works. For fathers going through divorce, it's wise not to make any assumptions.Maybe you and your wife were together for...