Edward Kruk, an associate professor of social work at the University of British Columbia, has been studying the changing role of fathers and the problems of father absence for 30 years. His latest book, “Divorced Fathers: Children’s Needs and Parental Responsibilities,” illuminates the tragic toll on fathers first removed from …
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By Lisa S. Brown Board Certified Counselor It seems to come earlier and earlier each year, but there is no mistaking we’re in the back to school season. The daunting task of re-adjusting to a new school year – or for some of you starting the school year as a …
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By Matt Allen Editor, DadsDivorce.com William E. Brooks turned his nightmare of a child custody situation into an aptly named book that described his role as a father to two small boys ripped away from him: “My Life In Exile.” His experience with a system devoid of father’s rights pushed …
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By Robert Ferrer Archivist and Researcher, University of Illinois I was going to continue my inquiry into current myths about children, fathers and divorce, but while on vacation I read the latest book by Professor Edward Kruk, “Divorced Fathers: Children’s Needs and Parental Responsibilities.” The results of his most recent …
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By Julie Garrison Special to DadsDivorce.com For decades, family law courts have been granting joint legal custody to both parents, and this is only fair. If both parties in a divorce are reasonably responsible and adjusted, the children will fare much better having both parents involved in their lives. Joint …
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By Julie Garrison Special to DadsDivorce.com While joint legal custody of children is a good solution in the majority of divorce and child custody proceedings, joint physical custody is not always possible – at least not joint physical custody with equal time to each parent. The extenuating circumstances of location …
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By Lisa S. Brown Board Certified Counselor Holiday weekends are wonderful for some people but there are many that have mixed feelings about certain occasions. On a personal note, I am always happy to celebrate the traditions that we have developed as a society. This Fourth of July weekend I …
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Question: I have a very unique and complex paternity law case and am wondering how child custody laws apply. I am the biological father of one twin girl and another man is the biological father of the other twin girl. I would like to gain child custody of my child. …
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By Robert Ferrer Archivist and Researcher, University of Illinois Social critics have coined a term most appropriate for our discussion regarding divorce and fatherhood. The term is vraisemblance, loosely translated as verisimilitude. It is the appearance of truth. It is a set of beliefs so obvious and natural that it …
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By Lisa S. Brown Board Certified Counselor Father’s Day is a wonderful way to recognize the dedication and love that so many fathers give unconditionally to their children each day. Parenthood is by far the most important role that one may experience in a lifetime. With all that said, divorce …
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