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...
Fathers' roles with their children have been changing, some experts claim, as many fathers are involved more in caring for and nurturing their children. Long thought of as the role of mothers, fathers in recent years have shown that they can take on those same tasks...
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...
Want to make your parenting schedule work after you and your spouse get divorced? Remember that the little details matter. When setting up your parenting plan, consider the small ways that you can make things go smoothly.For instance, some suggest never picking the...
Childhood development experts note that kids need to be involved with both parents in order to undergo normal development. While this is important at any age, it's especially critical for the formative years between 6 years old and 12 years old.Between 6 and 8, kids...