How Can A Dad Ensure His Children Are Protected?

Question: I share joint custody of my two children with my ex-wife, who is the custodial parent. She is dating a guy who has previously been convicted of child abuse.

Explaining Protection From Abuse Orders

Question: What is a protection from abuse order and what does it do?

A Father’s Fight: One Dad’s Tribulations Through The Family Court System

By Kristian Pedersen My story began like many others. My wife and I were discussing divorce. After returning from a late-August vacation, I accidentally found a message on my wife’s phone about meeting a man for drinks. When I told her, the divorce conversation accelerated. I texted her dad about …

How Long Do You Have To Appeal A Restraining Order?

My ex-wife and I recently got into a physical altercation in which she attacked me when I was picking my child up for visitation. She filed a restraining order against me and we went to court.

Can She File A Restraining Order To Kick Me Out?

Question: My wife told me she is going to file a restraining order to kick me out of the house. Can she legally do that?

4 Things To Know About False Allegations Of Abuse

In one of his Huffington Post columns, Cordell & Cordell Principal Partner Joe Cordell wrote about how false allegations of abuse often target men during divorce. To be sure, domestic violence is a serious issue. Over the past several years, awareness regarding domestic violence has skyrocketed and there are now …

Can A Court Prevent Visitation Without A Hearing?

Question: Is the court ever allowed to prevent visitation without a hearing or evidence that the children are in any harm?

Fighting False Allegations Of Abuse

Question: I am trying to get full custody of my children, but my wife is threatening me with false allegations of abuse and claiming she will get a restraining order against me if I do this. I’ve never hurt her so there would be no basis for these allegations, but …

DadsDivorce Live: Helping Male Domestic Violence Victims

Dr. Emily M. Douglas is an associate professor at Bridgewater State University and one of the few academics to study male domestic violence victims. As part of her research, Dr. Douglas worked on the Men’s Experiences with Partner Aggression Project. She has also examined men who have sought help after …

What Are My Rights After Being Served An Ex Parte Order?

Question: My wife recently filed an ex parte order and I was kicked out of our house. I only had a few minutes to gather my things. There are a few personal items, like work boots and my personal car, that I need. How do I get this stuff without …