After the divorce, it is more essential than ever that you be a good father for your kids. They’ll need you to be a stable, caring dad who they can rely upon to care for them and make their best interests a priority. No matter how much of challenge child visitation rights, custody issues, or […]
False allegations of domestic violence have long been a ploy in divorce and custody proceedings. What rights do you have as a father when allegations of violence have been made? It is important to know your rights as a divorced or soon to be divorced father when claims of this type are leveled against you. […]
As you know, ripping your ex-wife to the kids is universally frowned upon by counselors and divorce mediators. It’ a lose-lose situation and is one of the worst mistakes a divorced father can make. Unfortunately, this mistake is made every day by divorced parents even if it is just a sarcastic remark or by the look […]
If you’re committed to being rewarded custody of the children following your divorce, you’ll need a plan for success. A common misconception is that the mother is always going to win a custody battle. While most mothers do, it’s only because many fathers don’t put up much of a fight! As a father, you have […]
After a divorce, your ex-wife might be very angry and want to get far away from you. Her reasons may be a need to start fresh or a desire to exact revenge on you. She may want to live nearer family or move to take a job. What is the best way of dealing with […]
When divorce or custody issues get heated, there are a number of tactics used to deny fathers their right to custody or visitation with his children. These common strategies can be effective if you’re not aware of them or are not prepared to fight them. Allegations of Domestic Violence Unfortunately, this is a proven technique […]
Every father makes mistakes going through divorce, but learning from others can minimize the number and damage of the mistakes you make. Here are the most common mistakes made by fathers during a divorce. 1. Becoming Angry and/or Abusive The courts often side against angry men; they almost always rule against abusive men. Keep your […]
Breaking the news to the kids when you and your wife have decided to divorce is painful for all. According to Kidshealth.org, the most important thing a parent can do during this difficult time are to “keep visible conflict, heated discussions, and legal talk away from kids”. Here are some other commonsense tips for how […]
Mothers with sole physical custody sometimes make it very difficult for the father to see his kids. She may miss scheduled meetings to transfer the kids, not be home when you go to pick them up, or make up excuses for changing weekends or denying you a scheduled weekend. She may also attempt to involve […]
A divorce puts a crimp in the budget of most dads. It is very important to make the most of your visitation time, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find meaningful ways to spend a day with the kids without breaking the budget. Here are 5 ways a divorced father can spend the day with […]