Question: I have a shared parenting agreement with my ex-wife who recently decided to have surgery performed on our 6-year-old son without my consent. In our divorce decree it says that unless it is an emergency, it needs to be discussed and if we don’t agree then it needs to …
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Question: My ex recently berated me for attending my son’s soccer practice and told me that if I didn’t leave she would get a restraining order against me for infringing on her parenting time. (She has the kids 70 percent of the time.) Can she prevent me from attending my son’s …
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Recently, there has been a surge in interest in the positive impact shared parenting can have on children following divorce or separation. In the first eight months of 2014, three different child development organizations produced reports showing that shared parenting can help nullify the negative outcomes associated with single parenting.
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Last month, the National Parents Organization released its 2014 Shared Parenting Report Card. The report is the first national study to provide a comprehensive ranking of each state on their child custody statutes. The report revealed some startling statistics. Across the board, states tended to score poorly. 25 states received …
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Question: Can a man file a civil lawsuit against a woman who sends him to court to establish paternity?
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Ruth Graham recently wrote a feature for the Boston Globe shining a light on unfair child support payments and why the system is so flawed. Graham’s piece traces the history of the modern system and exposes how it is based on stereotypes and outdated notions and exposes why child support …
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Question: My ex-wife violated my visitation rights by moving my daughter out of state six months ago. I haven’t seen her since and have barely talked to her. Is this grounds to terminate my parental rights and end child support payments? Answer: I am not licensed to practice in your …
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Question: Is my child obligated to come with me on my weekends even though she doesn’t want to?
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For most people, the holidays are one of the happiest times of the year. But for families going through a divorce, this season can bring stress and anxiety instead of joy. But by taking a few steps and precautions, you can survive the holidays and help make them an enjoyable …
CONTINUE READINGDadsDivorce and MensDivorce as well as their sponsor, Cordell & Cordell, present a news video for the week of August 29, 2014. This week, Cordell & Cordell Principal Partner Joseph Cordell talked about the importance of fathers and their parental rights on Love 860 radio, based in the Atlanta area. Mr. Cordell also contributed a …
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