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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Getting a divorce is not just a big change for you but your kids as well. There are many negative psychological effects that kids can suffer from because of divorce, and it is up to you as their parent to shield them from those possible consequences. To help you look...
A lot of people have some serious misconceptions about what advocating for “fathers’ rights” actually means. Contrary to popular belief, the movement toward fathers’ rights is neither against mothers’ rights nor “anti-woman.” Instead, the goal is to treat fathers and...
It's been found that children can thrive after divorce when they are still connected to both parents. In many cases, this means that courts will now use joint custody instead of sole custody to ensure that children still see both of their parental figures. This often...
Different people have completely different motives for filing for divorce. For some people, it will be infidelity that causes them to question their marital commitment. For others, the issue will be irresponsible spending or criminal activity. Still others will...
When a marriage is over, one of the most difficult decisions a couple will have to make is regarding custody. A child custody case can be difficult no matter the circumstances. That being said, it is important that you do not make things any harder for yourself by...