More Shared-Parenting Progress On The Horizon

The shared-parenting movement is continuing to make enormous strides in 2015. In May, Utah passed House Bill 35, which increased the noncustodial parents’ minimum visitation days from 110 to 145. Now, Massachusetts appears to be on the verge of passing a pair of shared-parenting bills that would favor joint custody …

Divorce Dilemma: Choose Your Battles Wisely

By Dad “X” Divorce is inherently combative. Unfortunately having attorneys writing letters back and forth is expensive and should be part of a consideration you show your ex should the question of you being combative comes up in court. With every outrageous breaking of a divorce decree or parenting plan, …

What Evidence Can Be Used In Child Custody Cases?

Question: What type of evidence can be used in a child custody case to prove my ex is an unfit mother?

Can My Child Refuse Visitation With Me?

Question: Can my 12-year-old son refuse visitation?

Seeking Child Custody As An Unwed Father

Men often face an uphill battle in family courts because of antiquated gender stereotypes, but that hill is even steeper for unwed fathers seeking custody of their children. Over the last 50 years, the number of children born to unmarried parents has exploded. Since 1960, the share of births to …

Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Parenting Time

School is almost out and summer vacation is just around the corner. While this is an exciting time for you and your children, divorced parents should know a few things about summer parenting time. Many parents don’t realize that regular and holiday visitation is different from summer parenting time. Before …

Stopping Your Ex From Moving Your Kids Across State Lines

Question: I found out my ex-wife is planning on moving out of state with my two boys. Is there anything I can do to stop her?

How To Build Your Case For Parenting Time Modification

“What can I do to get more parenting time with my kids?” That might be the single most frequently asked question by divorced fathers. Child custody modification proceedings can be an emotionally draining and drawn out task. However, before you even retain an attorney, there are steps you can take …

My Wife Is Trying To Alienate Me Out Of My Child’s Life

Question: I’m a recently retired U.S. Army Veteran attempting to locate my missing daughter. I have court-ordered visitation and phone calls authorized with my daughter, but I have not seen or heard from her since September. I believe her mother is attempting to alienate me out of her life despite …

Is Student Loan Money Considered A Marital Asset?

Question: My wife and I are divorcing and she is coming after me for everything she can get. She had a temporary order entered so she has custody of our children the majority of the time. She is also trying to get as much money from me as possible. I …