Could A Bipolar Disorder Affect Who Gets Custody?

Question: How difficult is it for a father to get full custody if the mother has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

What If My Spouse Doesn’t Respond To Custody Papers?

Question: I am trying to get custody of my daughter and am getting ready to serve my ex-wife. But what happens if she doesn’t sign the papers once she is served?

Arizona’s ‘Deadbeat’ Dad Shaming Unfairly Stigmatizes Fathers

Recent comments issued by Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey in his annual State of the State Address show that the myth of the deadbeat dad is alive and well. Ducey, a father of three, launched a campaign to crack down on so-called “deadbeat dads” by posting names and photos to Twitter …

DadsDivorce Live: How To Survive Your Day In Court

It’s natural to experience some nerves as you walk into a courtroom for your divorce or child custody case.

8 Court Tips: Surviving Your Day In Court

It’s never easy walking into a courtroom for your divorce or child custody case. If this is the first time you’ve made a court appearance, there are likely a million thoughts racing through your mind. You might not know what to expect, and that uncertainty combined with the financial and …

Can I Terminate My Ex-Partner’s Parental Rights?

Question: My ex-wife left me and my kids last year and I would like to terminate her parental rights. She provides no support for our two children and is not a good mother. What is the process for ending her parental rights?

Will Marital Fault Affect Whether I Pay Alimony?

Question: Will marital fault factor into whether or not I have to pay alimony?

What Are My Options If I Can’t Afford An Attorney?

Question: I am going through a divorce but cannot currently afford an attorney. Many of the forms and papers I have to fill out are very confusing. Is there any way to find free legal assistance with all this?

Catholic Church Lends Support To Shared-Parenting Movement

Recently, the Council of Italian Bishops endorsed shared parenting after divorce or separation by publishing a full-page spread in its official newspaper, Avvenire. The article urges family courts to not only support shared parenting, but to also ensure the arrangement occurs in practice. It was also supportive of legislative efforts …

DadsDivorce Live: The Evolving Field Of Fatherhood Research

Over the last century, the manner in which researchers study fathers has changed dramatically.