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...
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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...
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...
Understanding indirect parenting time interference
The rights of parents are an important aspect of any divorce, and many parents find it difficult to maintain their boundaries properly after divorce or separation. It is natural for many parents to feel that a custody order or parenting plan is not fair, or robs them...
Worried about your kids? Ask for more custody time
You love your child, and you want to do what's right for them. You aren't so sure that your ex-partner is doing all she should be doing for them. Every time you go online, she's denigrating you. Every time you open a message from her, she's asking for money or saying...
The relationship with your ex can impact your children
Being a non-custodial father is a challenging situation, especially in today's society in which fathers are usually very involved in their child's life. Fathers who find themselves in this position need to remember that building the relationship with their children...
Tips for being a successful single father
Being a single parent is tough, whether you are a mother or father. You'll never be fully prepared for the challenges that single parenthood brings, and, likely, it's not how you ever envisioned bringing up your child. However, if you are a single parent, you'll need...
Even being a stay-at-home father may not guarantee your rights
The inherent bias that you often find in the divorce court system has roots in the fact that mothers used to stay home and raise children in most households, while men used to go to work and provide for their families. A lot of courts still prefer to give mothers...
Active fathers help children develop
One of the biggest things that can help a child develop and have success in life is just having an active father at a young age.It's important to think of this in the context of divorce. Fathers face changing circumstances. They may not feel like the time they get...
Special considerations for military dads going through divorce
Quite a few men enter into military service for financial reasons. Some people join for the promise of paid college tuition after their service, while others join because military service offers not just a living wage but also a housing stipend that increases with the...