By Julie Garrison Special to DadsDivorce.com In today’s family law landscape, the concept of shared parenting stands out as a tare amidst an otherwise orderly countryside. This is because the courts have been influenced by the longstanding attitude that shared parenting is not a beneficial joint child custody arrangement. What …
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Question: My wife and I have no children and are headed for divorce. Will the divorce process be smoother because we don’t have to deal with child custody and child support issues? What are the differences between getting a divorce with children or without children?
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By William E. Brooks Author, “My Life In Exile“ Years ago, at the inception of my divorce, a judge ruled that my sons would be better off in the care of their mother, my ex, who was awarded child custody. During this time, I was awarded basically the weekend visitation …
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By Joseph E. Cordell Adapted from “Your Civil War: A Father’s Guide To Winning Custody“ In a child custody dispute, both parties have very different claims and interpretations of events and parenting styles. One of your greatest challenges is gathering witnesses that can be used to your advantage in court …
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By Matt Allen Editor, DadsDivorce.com Another study has reaffirmed the importance of fathers being in their children‘s lives while calling on political change to help promote the benefits children receive from having an involved father. Fathers who are able to be actively engaged through hands-on parenting can lead to smarter …
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The post-divorce life is a significant adjustment for divorced dads and their children, especially when it comes to dating. DadsDivorce.com editor Matt Allen talked with nationally recognized divorce and relationship expert Nancy Fagan about post-divorce dating and how to handle introducing your new girlfriend to your children. Fagan provides divorce …
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By Tara Lynne Groth As discussed in the previous divorce article “When Should Divorced Dads Introduce The New Girlfriend?” mental health professionals agree the best practice is to wait before introducing someone new to your kids. But when the time comes to introduce a new partner, experts agree divorced dads …
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By Tara Lynne Groth Divorce is the end of a relationship, but how soon should divorced dads introduce the next relationship to their children? While co-parenting with their former spouse, adjusting to a new routine and establishing a separate household, dads may meet someone new whom they want to share …
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Question: Is there a parenting plan template in regards to visitation schedules for noncustodial parents who live far away from their children? I get to see my kids one weekend a month because they live in another state and the travel expenses are too much for me to afford. How …
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By Matt Allen Editor, DadsDivorce.com There are now more children who live with unwed, cohabiting parents than with divorced parents and that affects fathers rights to child custody, according to a recent report. The National Marriage Project and the Institute for American Values reports there are 12 times as many …
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