By Contel Bradford Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series on Valentine’s Day. In Part 2, I showed you how to make the most of Valentine’s Day as a single dad. Personally, I’m not too big on the romance aspect of Valentine’s Day. In fact, I’m not all …
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Dating During Divorce

By Rachel Brucks Men’s Divorce Lawyer, Cordell & Cordell Divorce attorneys usually frown upon dating during the divorce process because having a girlfriend can negatively impact the outcome of divorce proceedings. Dads should wait until after the divorce is finalized to begin a new relationship. But what if you and …
CONTINUE READINGWhat are my chances of forcing my spouse into supervised visitation?

Question: My soon-to-be ex-wife is dating my older son’s 20-year-old best friend. This individual was abused as a child, did time in prison for armed robbery, and has done numerous adult videos. I do not want him around my children. What are my chances of forcing my spouse into supervised …
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Question: I have recently started dating a girl that is much younger than me. My ex-wife is not allowing me to see my son since she claims I am providing an unhealthy environment by dating someone so young. Would a judge revoke my visitation simply because of the age of …
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By Contel Bradford Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series on tips for preparing for your daughter’s first date. Click here to read Part 1. Wait Up So you had a long, grueling adventure at the office and can’t wait to put this day behind you. That’s all …
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By Contel Bradford Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series on tips for preparing for your daughter’s first date. Click here to read Part 2. With prom season rapidly approaching, fathers all over the country are collectively dreading one single occasion – their daughter’s first date. I’m certainly …
CONTINUE READINGDadsDivorce Live: “A Dad’s Point of View” with Bruce Sallan
Matt Allen, editor of DadsDivorce.com, visits with internationally syndicated columnist Bruce Sallan. In his column “A Dad’s Point of View,” Sallan writes about parenting, raising boys, dating as a single parent, Internet dating advice, marriage advice, blending families, dealing with step-parenting, all the ups and downs of separation and divorce, …
CONTINUE READINGIntroducing the Kids to Your New Flame (Part 2)

By Contel Bradford Note: This is Part 2 of two-part series on tips for introducing your new partner to your children. Click here to read Part 1. Breaking up is never easy. Especially when that breakup involves emotion, divorce and children. I’ve dealt with my own “macho man” complex, but all it …
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By Contel Bradford Note: This is Part 1 of two-part series on tips for introducing your new partner to your children. Click here to read Part 2. Breaking up is never easy. Especially when that breakup involves emotion, divorce and children. I’ve dealt with my own “macho man” complex, but …
CONTINUE READINGLife After Her: Online Dating (Part 2)

By Contel Bradford Note: This is Part 2 of two-part series on tips for online dating after divorce. Click here to read Part 1. Many divorced dads are hesitant about jumping back into the dating scene. After all, most of them, especially those with full custody, are more concerned with …
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