By now, it is well known that giving children access to both parents is the best way to offset the negative effects of divorce. Unfortunately, trying to co-parent can quickly become counterproductive if you and your ex have a high-conflict relationship – as is often the case following a breakup. …
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Dads Divorce, sponsor Cordell & Cordell and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of monthly recap videos to keep you informed on the latest news and top stories. In September, Cordell & Cordell started offering its popular Men’s Divorce School seminars virtually to accommodate those who are …
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Question: My wife and I have been divorced for five years now and are constantly getting into disagreements about parenting schedules. Recently, I let her register our son for school. Then I found out that she has already had a conference with his teacher and didn’t inform me so I …
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For far too long, popular culture has portrayed fathers as bumbling doofuses who were either unwilling or unable to emotionally engage with their families. Archie Bunker, Homer Simpson and Peter Griffin were the norm. However, in recent years there has been a sea change in the way in which men …
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Although divorce is sometimes unavoidable and can ultimately be for the best for all parties involved, the decision to dissolve a marriage should never be taken lightly. As the above BuzzFeed video illustrates, divorce can have long-lasting effects years down the road not just for you, but also your children. …
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It didn’t receive much media coverage, but recently CNN and Turner Broadcasting settled an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission charge with former CNN reporter Josh Levs, who claimed the company’s paid paternal leave policy discriminated against dads. The settlement, which followed a change to CNN’s paid care-giving leave program allows paid …
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A divorce is an extremely personal matter for family and not everyone needs to know the details about your breakup. However, it might be a good idea to let your children’s teachers know that there has been a major change in the home.
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“I don’t want you and my dad to be replaced by meanies again,” adorable 6-year-old Tiana tells her mother. “I want you and my dad to be placed, settled, and to be friends. “I’m not trying to be mean. I just want everyone to be friends. And if I can …
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Figuring out how to explain your divorce to your kids is often one of the most difficult aspects of the entire process. Many parents are inclined to tell their children that the divorce “is for the best,” and they try to reassure their kids by saying “things will all work …
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There is a growing interest in the academic world in studying the manner in which fathers and children interact. New research is showing that dads often form bonds with their children in very unique ways.
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