Are you a dad who has to parent his children long-distance? You may worry that your connection to your child(ren) will diminish because your in-person visits are few and far between.It's a valid concern. Many noncustodial fathers worry that they miss out on many...
You and your spouse are getting divorced, so your role as a father is changing a bit. However, the first thing you thought when your spouse asked for that divorce was simple. You wanted to be the best father you could be for your children.Your relationship with them...
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...
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...
You want joint custody of the kids; your spouse wants sole custody. You're worried that she is going to get it. As a father, what can you do to help put yourself in the best possible position to win custody rights? Here are a few tips: If you've already been ordered...
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...
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...
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...
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...