Celebrating Mother’s Day As A Divorced Dad

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and as a divorced dad this holiday can feel a little awkward. Your marriage with your ex-wife obviously did not work out, but you should keep in mind that she is still the mother of your children and that deserves recognition on this holiday.

Which Jurisdiction Is In Charge Of My Child Support?

Question: I got my divorce in Idaho but have since moved to Utah. Will the courts in Utah now be in charge of handling child support matters and are they required to follow the laws of Idaho? Or will I now be following the statutes in Utah?

What To Know About Proper Courtroom Etiquette

When you’re making a courtroom appearance, there is a certain level of decorum you are expected to uphold. Fair or not, disregarding that etiquette can negatively affect your case. It would be nice if we were only judged by what’s inside, but appearances matter when it comes to appearing before …

Video: Considering The Ramifications Of Divorce

Certainly there are couples for whom divorce is unavoidable. However, far too many individuals suffer from a grass-is-greener mentality and rush into the decision to divorce without fully considering all of the ramifications.

3 Reasons Why Shared Parenting Is Great For Families

Over the last few years, there has been a growing groundswell of support to make shared parenting the presumption in child custody cases. Backed by numerous studies, supporters have pushed for revisions to family law statutes so that children of divorce are given equal access to each parent. Historically, courts have …

Dividing Annuities In A Divorce

Question: Before my wife and I were married she was in an accident and has received annuity payments for the last 15 years. Am I entitled to half of those payments now that we are divorcing?

A Two-Part Test To Determine A Change In Custody

Question: How do courts decide if a change in custody is warranted?

A Guide To Successful Co-Parenting With Your Ex

For many guys, it would be ideal to completely cut ties with their ex after their divorce is final and move on with their lives. For dads, that just isn’t possible. When you have minor children, your connection to your ex never completely ends, regardless of how the two of …

Video: Fixing Divorce To Strengthen Marriage

Leslie Loftis’ premise seems counterintuitive on the surface. Loftis, who is a member of Leading Women for Shared Parenting, recently argued in an article published on the Daily Caller that one of the most effective ways to strengthen the institution of marriage would be by fixing how we handle divorces.

Overcoming The Emotional Turmoil Of Divorce

Emotional distress is often listed as the most unexpectedly challenging part of divorce. This can be particularly tough for men as research shows they deal with the psychological aspects of separation different than women do. Women tend to be more vocal about their feelings, which leads them to seek out …