Unplanned pregnancies happen and mothers are not always ready to take care of children. One option that many consider is adoption. However, this can be difficult when both parents do not agree. In this situation, it’s important that fathers understand their rights....
Month: June 2020
Helping kids face the realities of divorce
When Nebraska parents decide to end their marriage, this choice may be especially difficult for the youngest members of the family. Divorce represents change in virtually every area of a child’s life, and it can be particularly difficult when parents are at odds over...
How child custody can affect a child’s mental health
Children may struggle when their parents go through a divorce. This is a major event, and it is a transition that can disrupt important relationships a child has with his or her parents and other family members. This can significantly impact mental health, which is...
Why and how do you make a parenting plan?
Parenting always requires preparation, but single parenting takes more than that. It often requires planning and communication with your child's other parent. Since this level of preparedness is necessary for a child to have a good life, it's time to get serious about...
People in life can help with single parenting
Some parents believe it takes a lot of people in a lot of roles to properly raise a child with good values. Some parents go it alone, and that may seem literal when parents are single and don't live together. But no parent is beyond getting help.One of the main...
Yes, divorced dad should have time with toddlers and infants, too
When it comes to the allocation of parenting time during a divorce, one of the most important considerations will be the best interests of the children. Both parents are equally important for the healthy emotional and social development of children.Many fathers with...
Protection order violation leads to jail time
It's hard to manage the fallout when a protection order shows up in the mail or at the door. A lot of emotions may surface, as these orders are often filed by people who were very close to us in life. But these are serious legal documents and they should be taken...
How important is legal paternity?
When a person is the biological father of a child, it means that the child is made up of half of their DNA. While a person's biological paternity can never be changed or revoked, a person's legal paternity can. Legal paternity is the legal establishment of the...