There are times when you may buy something for your child that you believe they need. If you are living with your spouse at the time, then there would probably never be a thought that you'd need to buy two of the same item. After you divorce or separate from your...
Securing shared custody can be a difficult prospect for service members in the United States military. Their active duty status may preclude them from being able to offer the kind of in-person support that young children tend to demand. Not being home when the kids...
Fathers are important role models in their children's lives. Just like mothers, they are pillars in the development of their children's emotional well-being. Fathers are generally looked to as authoritarians who set rules and enforce them. They're also there for...
When faced with divorce, you can't help but to think about the impact it will have on your relationship with your children.Questions regarding who gets custody and who has visitation rights are sure to immediately move to the forefront. The court will look at several...
As a divorced father, you know how difficult it can be to maintain a strong relationship with your children. This is even more so the case if you don't have physical custody.While there are a variety of challenges standing in your way, there are many steps you can...
Sadly, many children grow up without both of their biological parents. Some of these children will have step-parents or adoptive parents who care for them, and others will only have one parent with whom they have a strong relationship. Children are resilient, and they...
Fighting for your rights as a father can feel like an uphill battle, especially if your child's other parent fights against you. The time that you spend with your child is an irreplaceable treasure, and you should always protect it carefully. For many parents, this...
Fathers deserve the chance to be with their children in the same way that mothers do. Both parents are part of creating a child, and they should both be part of taking care of and raising their children. As a father, you may be concerned that you won't get the custody...
For generations, the courts have shown a tendency to give mothers preference in child custody cases, as if fathers do not have the same rights or the same ability to parent a child. This is a dangerous stereotype. The reality is that it's incredibly beneficial for...
Service members who have children have special considerations that they need to think about if they are in the midst of a child custody case. These are due to the nature of their service and the needs of the children. While it might seem rather daunting to have a...