Men’s Divorce Podcast: How Abuse And Neglect Affect Child Custody

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

Avoid The Mistake Of Moving Out During Divorce

One of the very first steps guys make during the divorce process is often their biggest mistake. Your wife tells you she wants a divorce. You’ve been fighting constantly for months, and while you’d love for this to work, you’ve also reached your breaking point. It would probably be best …

Should I Leave The Marital Home With The Kids To Escape Abuse?

Question: My wife is constantly abusive towards me and I feel I need to leave the house as soon as possible. However, I do not want to leave my children behind. Should I move out and take my kids with me? What are the legal ramifications of doing so?

Applying For An Injunction For Protection Against Domestic Violence

Question: My wife has gotten violent with me in the past to the point that I had to call the police. She currently lives with her sister, but randomly stops by to pick fights and harass me. How long of a process is it to legally prevent her from coming …

Why Fathers’ Rights Law Firms Are Necessary

The Guardian recently published an article detailing the rise of law firms dedicated to representing men and fathers in divorce and the debate over whether such firms are necessary.

4 Tips For Modifying Your Existing Child Custody Order

By Ryan R. Bauerle, Cordell & Cordell Divorce Attorney Not all child custody orders are meant to last forever. While many orders will remain intact without changes until the child or children are aged out, most of the time that is simply not the case. Oftentimes, the original order was …

How To Stop The Harassing Ex

Question: Is there anything I can do to stop my ex-wife from harassing me?

4 Things To Know About False Allegations Of Abuse

In one of his Huffington Post columns, Cordell & Cordell Principal Partner Joe Cordell wrote about how false allegations of abuse often target men during divorce. To be sure, domestic violence is a serious issue. Over the past several years, awareness regarding domestic violence has skyrocketed and there are now …

Fighting False Allegations Of Abuse

Question: I am trying to get full custody of my children, but my wife is threatening me with false allegations of abuse and claiming she will get a restraining order against me if I do this. I’ve never hurt her so there would be no basis for these allegations, but …

DadsDivorce Live: Helping Male Domestic Violence Victims

Dr. Emily M. Douglas is an associate professor at Bridgewater State University and one of the few academics to study male domestic violence victims. As part of her research, Dr. Douglas worked on the Men’s Experiences with Partner Aggression Project. She has also examined men who have sought help after …