Video: Harvard Researcher’s Predictors Of Divorce

According to a recent study published in the American Sociological Review, financial factors such as a couple’s resources and a wife’s ability to support herself in the event of divorce are not reliable predictors of divorce. What does seem to affect a couple’s risk of divorce is the manner in …

Moving Past Hopelessness After Divorce

After divorce, it’s common to go through a stretch where you feel broken down and defeated. For many, that sense of defeatedness can last quite a while. It can even persist well beyond the end of the legal process. Wellness coach Lisa Arends, author of “Lessons From the End of …

A Grandparent’s Right To Custody

Question: My 3-year-old grandson has lived with me for the majority of his life because his mother (my daughter) is homeless and his father has not been in the picture. Now, his dad has reappeared and says he wants custody. What rights does he have as the child’s father? Do …

Deconstructing The Myth Of The ‘Deadbeat Dad’

One of the fatal flaws of the child support system is that it takes a collect-at-all-costs approach to gathering payments from the payor. It’s essentially, “pay or else,” which causes catastrophic problems for families if a parent ever falls behind on payments. Say a father unexpectedly loses his job and …

Men’s Divorce Podcast: Understanding Mental Health And Divorce

Each month, the Cordell & Cordell Men’s Divorce Podcast features an in-depth discussion on specific issues that affect men going through the divorce process.

Cultivating Lasting Happiness After Divorce

As far as traumatic experiences go, it doesn’t get much worse than divorce. In fact, according to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, divorce is the second-most stressful life event behind only the death of a spouse. A divorce signals the death of your marriage and often involves a grieving …

Can A Morality Clause Prevent Me From Dating?

Question: I am going through a divorce and recently went through mediation. She drew up a document stating I can’t have any other women around our children (specifically my girlfriend) unless I get married. This basically makes dating impossible for me. Is she able to do this?

DadsDivorce Wishes You A Happy Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a holiday set aside to recognize the unique contributions you make to your children’s lives all year long. Every single day you sacrifice and offer love and support that is essential to your family’s well-being. Those efforts might go overlooked more than they should, but you should …

What We Appreciate About Dads On Father’s Day

On Sunday, families will take time to celebrate Father’s Day and recognize the love, commitment, and sacrifices dads make throughout the year. While the love we have for our dads is endless, your dedication is still underappreciated. We can’t thank you enough for caring for us, encouraging us, teaching us, …

Video: Tips To Become A Better Co-Parent

Odds are, you and your ex have your fair share of disagreements. (That is, after all, why you divorced.) That’s natural, but when you have kids then it is your responsibility to do whatever you can to foster a healthy a productive co-parenting relationship with your former spouse.