Certainly everyone has heard the dire results of fatherless children here in the United States. One Gallup Poll indicated that over 90 percent of Americans feel that fathers make unique contributions to their kids' lives. But have you ever considered the actual...
Month: March 2018
Plan for fun with your children on vacation this summer
Family vacations are meant to be fun, but the first one after you go through a divorce might seem more of a challenge. If you are facing the first vacation since your split, you probably want it to be memorable for you and your children.While you are planning your...
Doing nothing with your children may be the most valuable pastime
When setting up your parenting plan, you may start mentally planning for all of the things you want to do with your kids. You want to make sure every second you spend with them is productive and fun.Your intentions are good, but parenting experts warn against planning...
Bill: No firearms for juvenile domestic violence offenders
Nebraska's Judiciary Committee has moved LB990 from committee and sent it to the Legislature. The bill's main topic is to prohibit juveniles who have been adjudicated for misdemeanor domestic violence or for felonies from having firearms until they are at least 25...
Why is it so important to establish paternity?
If you are an unmarried dad, you might not think that it is very important to establish paternity of your child. You informally acknowledged that you are the dad and are involved with the baby's mother, so what's the big deal?It actually is a very big deal. Here's...
4 reasons fathers need time with their children
The time that fathers spend with their children is invaluable. It's very important for them to get this time together, even if the father and mother have decided to get divorced. The children still need that time with each parent.Below are four main reasons that...