If you were a distant, hands-off dad while you were married, you might be worried about drifting further away from your kids now that you and your spouse have parted. Sometimes, well-meaning divorced fathers overcompensate for the things that have gone wrong,...
Finding Solutions To Complex Issues
Year: 2022
Does back-to-school season mean changing your custody plan?
As summer turns into fall, it is time to start thinking about school supplies and getting the kids ready for school. Rather than days filled with play and activities, it is time to shift their schedules back into the routine of going to school. For parents adjusting...
To avoid divorce, at what age should you get married?
You may be thinking about the link between marriage age and divorce, and it certainly is there. This is part of the reason that the general age of marriage has been moving backward over recent decades. It has been found that getting married young correlates to higher...
Do men or women file for divorce more?
It may take two people to get married, but it only takes one person to get divorced. One spouse can file for divorce, and the other has a chance to respond. Even if they don't respond, the divorce can still be carried out. This may make you wonder which spouse is most...
Helping your kids stay connected to extended family after divorce
If summer has always been a time when your family took vacations with your in-laws and your kids got to spend time with their cousins, you may be realizing that your divorce means the end of these get-togethers. It may also be the end of big family gatherings. While...
Are child custody decisions biased against fathers?
Generally, women are perceived to be more nurturing than men. While that's just one of those gender stereotypes that are not necessarily true, you might be worried that it will work against you in your child custody case. Fortunately, the law does not operate like...
Dealing with your first Father’s Day after separation or divorce
The first Father’s Day after separation or divorce can be surprisingly difficult for many dads. You may not have realized just how many of the things your kids did for you were actually orchestrated by your wife – particularly if she chooses not to help your kids...
Celebrating your child’s graduation when you’re divorced
Your child’s graduation from high school is one of the biggest days of their life. They worked hard to achieve this milestone and they want to celebrate their accomplishments with the people they love. This can be a bit of a challenge if you are divorced, but it is...
Tackling stereotypes around men and divorce
You were with your spouse for many years and did everything in your power to make the marriage work. Sadly, some things just aren’t meant to be, and this was the case for your marriage. Divorce can take its toll on everyone involved. However, men are often overlooked...
Why girls need good dads in their lives after divorce
We’re a long way from the days when the law – and most judges – favored giving mothers the bulk of parenting time and responsibilities in divorce. Fathers now more frequently seek and receive something close to a 50-50 custody split. When there’s a daughter involved,...