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...
Coming to terms with addiction through rehabilitation is an important step along the path to healthy living for many people. Unfortunately for parents who struggle with addiction, that step may come with additional hardship if a court revokes custody upon the parent...
It has become increasingly common for couples to live together and have children without ever getting married. There are many reasons why people may choose not to marry. Perhaps they had a previous marriage fail and don't want to go through the hassle of divorce...
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...
The necessary steps required to resolve a domestic violence problem are determining that you are a victim and speaking up to make the abuse stop. If you're a victim, however, this is a lot more difficult to do than one might think. It takes great courage and a strong...
You and your spouse are getting divorced, and you believe custody is going to get split evenly between the two of you. That's common these days and you're both great parents. One of your friends, who already got divorced, tells you that you should consider adding a...
It doesn't matter who you are, depending on how your parents raised you and your own personal experience, there's a chance that you and your spouse will not completely agree how to raise your children. For this reason there are a few areas that you may want to cover...
When one spouse accuses the other of domestic violence, the court may act quickly to protect that person and any children by putting out an emergency protection order. Typically, this order will mandate that the accused has no contact at all with the other party. This...
Split custody is not very common. Essentially, it's like awarding sole custody of one child to each parent.For instance, perhaps a couple has two daughters. One is 10 years old and the other is 5 years old. In a split custody arrangement, the mother may get full...
Divorce experts warn that people who split up can get what they call "emotional tunnel vision."Essentially, the divorce is taxing. Maybe they didn't want to split up. Maybe they did, but it's still a huge change in their lives, and they have trouble adjusting. These...
