Divorce Dilemma: Working With Your Attorney

By Dad “X” In my last column, I discussed the shock and trauma even the strongest of men face when divorce is initiated. Now that the shock is over, it’s time to get serious and work for the best, fairest divorce decree and custody arrangement possible under the law, and …

Terminating Parental Rights To End Child Support

Question: My ex-wife violated my visitation rights by moving my daughter out of state six months ago. I haven’t seen her since and have barely talked to her. Is this grounds to terminate my parental rights and end child support payments? Answer: I am not licensed to practice in your …

Child Custody Battle If Kids Move States

Question: What are the chances I could get joint custody of my kids when they live in one state and I live in another? The kids did live here with me until their mom came and took them while my wife and I were at work. The other question is …

Video: Cordell & Cordell News – October 17, 2014

DadsDivorce and MensDivorce as well as their sponsor, Cordell & Cordell, present a news video for the week of October 17, 2014. This week, Cordell & Cordell announced five attorneys who were named as 2014 Rising Stars by Super Lawyers. Only 2.5 percent of attorneys for each state are selected for this award. DadsDivorce …

What to Do When You Get Home & Your Wife Has Left

Question: I arrived home from work to see the police at our home. My wife was getting her things together and getting herself ready to leave. Now, she has left and taken the kids with her. What happens next? What should I do first?

Special Needs Child & Changing Visitation Schedules

Question: My son has spinal muscular atrophy and is confined to a bed or wheelchair. He requires feeding tubes. I have visitation with him on Sundays at my ex-wife’s discretion. However, she recently called the police on me while I was at their home during one of my visitations. I …

Ex-Girlfriend is Pregnant, but Wants to Keep Me Away from the Child

Question: My ex-girlfriend is pregnant and is expected to have the baby within the next two weeks. She will not tell me when the baby is about to be born and has advised me that she will not allow me to see the child. I fear for the baby’s safety …

What Can I Do If My Ex Doesn’t Allow Me To See My Kids?

Question: My ex and I had a good visitation time situation until Father’s Day weekend. She asked me if there was any chance of us reconciling, and I told her there wasn’t. Now, she’s been sending me harassing text messages. I was supposed to have the kids recently, and she …

How Can I Argue for Joint Physical Custody of My Children?

Question: What are my legal rights as a father who wants to play an everyday role instead of an every other weekend role with my kids? How can I get a 50/50 custody split?

She Moved Out of State, Won’t Let Me See the Kids

Question: My ex wife moved out of state with our children approximately eight months ago. She has yet to allow me my court-ordered visitation and has denied me visitation rights on five separate occasions. Now, she says I can only call and speak to them once a week. Is this …