Do Fathers Have Equal Rights During Divorce?

Question: My wife, who field for the divorce, wants me to sign papers agreeing to pay child support and give up any chance of gaining full or 50/50 custody of our child.

Two States Score Shared Parenting Victories

Over the last two years, Dads Divorce has written extensively about the push throughout the country to revise child custody statutes so that shared parenting is the presumption rather than the exception. In February, we published an article detailing how the shared parenting movement was continuing to gain traction across …

What Unmarried Dads Need To Know To Protect Their Parental Rights

Dads often face an uphill battle when it comes to family law issues. The situation is even tougher for unmarried fathers. A recent case in point comes from Wisconsin. Nearly six months ago, James Wolfe’s son was snatched away from him by the toddler’s mother, who disappeared with the child to Georgia …

A Father’s Fight: One Dad’s Tribulations Through The Family Court System

By Kristian Pedersen My story began like many others. My wife and I were discussing divorce. After returning from a late-August vacation, I accidentally found a message on my wife’s phone about meeting a man for drinks. When I told her, the divorce conversation accelerated. I texted her dad about …

What Is The Process For Signing Away Parental Rights?

Question: How do I sign away my parental rights?

Using A DNA Test To Prove Paternity In A Custody Dispute

Question: I am getting ready to go through a divorce and would like custody of our children. However, my oldest son has another man’s last name because my wife and I met while she was still legally married to someone else. Can I get a DNA test to prove I’m the …

DadsDivorce Live: Missouri Considers Shared Parenting Bills

The shared parenting movement is continuing to gain momentum across the country as several state legislatures are considering bills that would grant children more equal access to each of their parents following divorce.

Shared Parenting Movement Continues Gaining Traction

In 2015, the shared parenting movement gained considerable traction as 20 state legislatures considered laws that would establish the presumption that children will be raised by both parents following a divorce or separation.

What To Expect From A Child Custody Case

Question: I have a 2-year-old daughter. Her mother lives in another state and has never been involved in her life. However, recently she started claiming she wants custody rights. Will she have a chance at any rights and what should I expect from this process?

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?