8 Tips To Help Dads Prepare For A Custody Battle

When it comes to child custody battles, the deck is often stacked against dads. There are numerous gender stereotypes that work against fathers in all family law matters, but they seem especially pronounced in child custody issues.

4 Things All Divorced Dads Should Do For Their Kids

Divorce is incredibly difficult, but it is important for you to keep in mind how your breakup is affecting your children. As a father, the best interest of your children is always your top priority. You should never lose sight of that. After divorce, your children count on you more …

North Dakota Shared Parenting Study Exposes Unbalanced System

Leading Women for Shared Parenting recently completed a comprehensive review of child custody determinations for the state of North Dakota from 2011 through 2017 and the findings are quite concerning.

Courts Assigning Child Support Against Divorced Couple’s Wishes

Question: My spouse and I have joint custody of our two sons. We have agreed to split any medical expenses and child care 50/50 and that they will remain on my health insurance plan. When I was served with papers, it stated that I should pay $264.49 in child support. …

The History Of Child Custody Laws In America

In November, North Dakota voters rejected the “Parental Rights Initiative,” which would have awarded equal parenting time to each parent following divorce or separation unless one parent was deemed unfit. Although the initiative failed, it is emblematic of a movement over the past half century to involve both parents in …

Child Custody Battle If Kids Move States

Question: What are the chances I could get joint custody of my kids when they live in one state and I live in another? The kids did live here with me until their mom came and took them while my wife and I were at work. The other question is …

Ex Connected Daughter With Biological Family Without Consent

Question: My ex and I have joint decision making when it comes to our adopted daughter. My ex had told me she shared some info about our daughter’s biological family with her, but didn’t reveal the extent to which she did this. When my daughter was with me, I found …

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.

My Ex and I Have Joint Custody but Disagree on Schools? What Can I Do?

Question: My daughter is going to start kindergarten in the fall. My ex and I have a 50/50 legal and physical joint custody of our daughter. I would like my daughter to attend the same school as her stepbrother. My ex wants our daughter to attend the school in her …

How is Child Custody Affected By an Ex’s Mental Health?

Question: My wife and I are divorcing after being married for 6 months. I believe she has undiagnosed personality and psychological disorders. She’s also 30 weeks pregnant. I would like to file for joint custody of the child. I probably won’t fight for full custody, as I know that the …