Ten Commandments for Children and Divorce

By Julie Garrison A divorce is heart wrenching for the entire family. But dads can do a lot to make the entire process much easier for their children. Consider these tips below to be the ten commandments of helping your children to cope with divorce. Never make children choose sides. …

Can My Ex Move Away With the Kids Without Permission?

Question: Can my ex wife move out of state and take our children? She does not currently have my permission to do so.

Love for Divorced Dads: Four Dating Sites Worth Checking Out

By Katie Davis There’s no doubt about it. The way people connect and find potential love interests has evolved quite a bit over the last decade. Online dating sites, as well as dating apps, are catered to many different ages, backgrounds, values and more. For those who are divorced, and …

Understanding the Disneyland Dad

By Katie Davis “You’re such a Disneyland Dad.” The term is thrown around quite a bit. Now, we even hear the term “Disneyland Mom” as well. But what does it really mean? Is it only used with feelings of resentment, or does it represent something bigger? Actually, this term has …

What Can I Do if My Spouse is Late to Turn in a Discovery?

Question: What happens if my spouse does not turn in the discovery that my lawyer sent her? She is already past her 30-day limit without submitting it. Is she now in contempt?

How to Plan Out Mother’s Day as a Divorced Dad

By Katie Davis Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but many divorced men wonder what to do or plan during this time of the year. Some may have originally been entitled to the kids this upcoming weekend, while others could just be debating about the best way to approach …

Spouse Has Moved Out – Can I Change the Locks?

Question: My spouse moved out of the home 90 days ago and has not returned. Both of our names are on the title to the house. She stated that she will not be returning. Can I change the locks without any legal repercussions?

Kids Punished with Spanking and Belt While with My Ex – Can I Get Custody?

Question: When my kids were over for spring break, they told me that their grandfather as well as my ex-wife’s boyfriend used spanking and punishment with a belt. I am against this and am worried for their safety. Are these actions enough to take my ex back to court for …

Child Put on Serious Meds Without My Consent

Question: My ex and I have shared custody our four- and nine-year-old daughters. In the divorce decree, it states that all medical decisions are to be made by both parents. I found out that my nine-year-old daughter was recently put on Adderall without my say or knowledge. I immediately researched …

Protecting Your Assets in a Divorce

By Julie Garrison If you are contemplating filing for divorce, you are no doubt concerned about keeping ownership and control of important marital assets. You may be worried that your newly estranged wife could withdraw all of the funds from your joint bank accounts or even sell jewelry and other …