Recently, the news of the divorce of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner has dominated tabloid headlines across the country. The celebrity couple surprised many when just a few days after they announced their split they were spotted vacationing together in the Bahamas. It turns out that Affleck and Garner have …
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Video: Cordell & Cordell News – July 3, 2015
Dads Divorce, sponsor Cordell & Cordell and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of weekly recap videos to keep you informed on the latest news and top stories. This week, Cordell & Cordell linked to a blog post by NFL Hall of Fame running back and …
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Question: What rights do I have when it comes to deciding what medications my child takes? My son has ADHD and my ex and I disagree about what medication he needs to take. We have split custody and I am the primary parent.
CONTINUE READINGVideo: Cordell & Cordell News – June 26, 2015
Dads Divorce, sponsor Cordell & Cordell and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of weekly recap videos to keep you informed on the latest news and top stories. This week, Cordell & Cordell posted a column Principal Partner Joe Cordell wrote for the Huffington Post about …
CONTINUE READINGDadsDivorce LIVE: Shared Parenting Breakthrough In Utah
Across the country, there is a movement to enact shared parenting laws that would help level the custody playing field for divorced parents. The shared parenting movement achieved a significant breakthrough last month when House Bill 35 went into effect. The bill combats the outdated family court tradition of awarding …
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By Sara Gabriella, Contributing Author Effects of Divorce on Children Numerous studies over the past decades that have evaluated the effect of divorce on children’s mental and emotional development have identified the level of conflict between parents, and how well they navigate co-parenting, as the primary factors in determining whether …
CONTINUE READINGDadsDivorce LIVE: Shared-Parenting Legislation
Nearly 20 states are currently considering passing shared-parenting legislation that would lead to more equal parenting time after divorce or separation. One of those states is Texas, where a “50/50 custody bill” is making its way through the legislature that would level the custody playing field for each parent by …
CONTINUE READINGVideo: Cordell & Cordell News – May 15, 2015
Dads Divorce, sponsor Cordell & Cordell and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of weekly recap videos to keep you informed on the latest news and top stories. This week, Cordell & Cordell announced the launch of a new office in London, England. The office marks …
CONTINUE READINGMore States Considering Shared-Parenting Legislation
There has been a strong push in many states during the first half of 2015 to implement more balanced child custody laws that would lead to more equal parenting time after divorce. The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted this movement and noted that nearly 20 states are considering measures that would …
CONTINUE READINGHow Is Custody Determined For Newborns?
Question: How is child custody typically determined when a couple with a newborn decides to divorce?
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