Do I Have Any Say In Who Is Allowed Around My Child?

Question: Do I have any say in who is around my child? My ex is dating a sexual offender and, although I have no proof that he is around my son, I am concerned.

My Wife Is Trying To Alienate Me Out Of My Child’s Life

Question: I’m a recently retired U.S. Army Veteran attempting to locate my missing daughter. I have court-ordered visitation and phone calls authorized with my daughter, but I have not seen or heard from her since September. I believe her mother is attempting to alienate me out of her life despite …

Video: Cordell & Cordell News – April 3, 2015

Dads Divorce, sponsor Cordell & Cordell and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of weekly recap videos to keep you informed on the latest news and top stories. This week, Cordell & Cordell posted an appearances Principal Partner Joe Cordell recently made on Phoenix Money Radio’s …

Divorce Dilemma: How To Deal With Your Kids’ ‘New Dad’

By “Dad X” Divorce is not the end of your life, although it may feel that way at times. Life does go on and for some, it starts over rather quickly and love is once again found and your children suddenly are faced with a stepfather (or stepmother as some …

Who Decides A Child’s Religion After Divorce?

Over the last 30 years, the number of custody disputes involving religion has exploded. In previous generations, sole custody was almost always awarded to the mother, who would have the right to determine the child’s religious upbringing. Now, with more and more parents involved in raising children post-divorce, courts are …

My Ex Constantly Insults Me In Front Of Our Kids

Question: My ex-wife is constantly talking badly about me in front of our kids. It says in our court papers that she is not to say negative things about me in front of them, yet it continues. Is there anything I can do?

My Ex Is Charging Me For Unnecessary Child Care

Question: I have fallen behind on payments due my ex for co-pays for child care and other activities she has signed the kids up for. She only alerts me to these things after the fact. I don’t contest the legitimacy of all these expenses, but I do have a major …

What Is The Process For Terminating Parental Rights?

Question: My daughter’s biological father and I never married. He is willing to terminate his parental rights without contest. How do we proceed with having his rights terminated?

Does The Right Of First Refusal Apply?

Question: My ex-spouse and I share 50/50 legal/physical custody of our two children. We follow a one-week alternating custody schedule and both agreed to a right of first refusal in our stipulation, which is vague at best. I frequently work nights and she exercises her first right of refusal by …

How A Missing Spouse Can Terminate Your Parental Rights

Question: I divorced my ex-wife wife years ago and our divorce agreement calls for 50-50 shared custody. However, she has disappeared and took our kids with her. I don’t know how to find her but I think some of my family members might be in touch with her. What should …