Issues Men Face In Divorce

By Alan Starc Special to DadsDivorce.com Divorces are a recurrent issue today. Both the spouses involved either in separation or divorce might find it excruciatingly painful to deal with the aftermath. While women are much more expressive about their grief, men find themselves in a clearly precarious position. It becomes …

Single Dads: Make Space for Kids in Your Bachelor Pad

Parenting is challenging under any circumstances, but the pressure can be magnified for single dads. As a single parent, it’s your job to provide a living space that is safe and comfortable for your children. If you’re not used to living alone, transitioning into a single fatherhood role may be …

4 Summer Activities To Connect With Your Kids

If you want to know what your kids will remember about you, pull up some memories of your own parents during summer vacation. My dad was determined to make everything a learning experience. My favorite game was making up fairy tales using people we’d see at the park as the …

How To Overcome The Death of a Loved One

The experience of losing a loved one can feel dark and lonely, especially as a divorced man. Whether you’ve lost a father to cancer or unexpectedly lost a child, death and loss is a unique experience to an individual. Although we can empathize with a friend or share the grief …

What Are The Requirements For Claiming A Dependent?

By Jill Massey Cordell & Cordell Family Law Attorney Generally speaking, you cannot claim a person as a dependent unless that person is your qualifying child or qualifying relative. What are the requirements for a person to be a qualifying child or a qualifying relative?

Easy Improvements to Make Your Home Safe for Kids

Every hour a child dies from an accidental injury, according to a recent Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control. While some accidents are out of your control, there are ways to reduce injuries from occurring in your home. Take these precautionary steps to make your home a …

Pinterest For Divorced Dads

By Leslie Lorenzano Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer If you haven’t already checked it out, you have surely heard about Pinterest.com. The virtual inspiration board website is a collection of information from other users in the Internet community, and it can provide some great resources for ideas on activities with …

Your First Christmas As A Divorced Dad

By Julie Garrison Special to DadsDivorce.com After a divorce, the children may fantasize about their parents getting back together. If you have plans to bring the whole family together, including your ex-wife, to celebrate the holidays in order to keep things “normal” then you may want to reconsider. Sharing the …

Surviving Christmas For Divorced Dads

By Julie Garrison Special to DadsDivorce.com After surviving your divorce with your first post-divorce Christmas looming ahead, many divorced dads are trying to figure out how to celebrate it with your children. Your actions can make the differences between a stressful holiday and a happy one. Here is what one …

Avoid Holiday Troubles With Specific Parenting Time Schedules

By Katherine V. Lewis Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer Although the holidays are generally a happy time, they can often be a source of increased difficulty and stress for parents and children going through a divorce and even those who have already gone through a divorce. For parents who have …