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Recent Posts
- Navigating Divorce With Kids: A Father’s Guide to Open Communication
- Are Fathers Also Susceptible to Becoming Victims of Domestic Violence?
- You Are Not a Failed Father: How to Deal With Yourself After a Divorce
- What Happens If a Mother Refuses Parental Rights or Violates a Custody Order?
- Why You Need a Father’s Rights Attorney
Navigating Divorce With Kids: A Father’s Guide to Open Communication
Divorce can be an incredibly challenging time for parents. It can be especially difficult for children. As a father, navigating this process with care and consideration for your kids is critical. One of the most important things you can do during a divorce is to maintain open communication with your children. Be Honest With Your Kids Acknowledge the situation. Answer their questions honestly. Avoid blame and criticism. The first step to maintaining open communication with your kids during a divorce is to be honest with them. Kids are perceptive, and they will likely sense that something is going on even
Are Fathers Also Susceptible to Becoming Victims of Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is a pervasive problem that affects people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. While many people associate domestic violence with violence against women, men can also be victims of domestic violence. In fact, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, one in 10 men has experienced severe physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner, including some form of physical violence, such as being pushed, stalked, or raped by an intimate partner. The idea that men can be victims of domestic violence may be difficult for some people to understand, as there is a pervasive cultural narrative
You Are Not a Failed Father: How to Deal With Yourself After a Divorce
A divorce can be one of the most difficult things a father can experience. It is hard enough to deal with the emotional strain of the separation, but it can be even harder to deal with the way that we view ourselves afterward. Many feel like they have failed as fathers and as husbands when their marriages end simply because they were unable to make it work. However, this is not the case. Just because a marriage did not work out does not automatically mean that you are a failed father. Many fathers go through divorces and become better fathers
What Happens If a Mother Refuses Parental Rights or Violates a Custody Order?
Divorcing and unwed fathers face significant challenges in the family court system, many of which are the unfortunate vestiges of outdated gender roles. For many years, mothers have been awarded primary custody in the vast majority of custody disputes throughout the country due to the belief that mothers are better caregivers while fathers are better suited to being breadwinners for their children. The reality is that fathers are just as capable and necessary as mothers, and a father has the same right to seek custody and parenting time as a mother. Additionally, while most mothers are admirable parents who do
Why You Need a Father’s Rights Attorney
Many fathers face significant challenges in the family court systems of the United States, particularly when it comes to child custody. While most family court officials in the U.S. give fathers appropriate recognition as parents and equal to mothers when it comes to the importance of the time they spend with their children, many fathers face unfair scrutiny in their family court proceedings due to outdated beliefs about “proper” roles for fathers and mothers. It’s also common for fathers to feel inherently disadvantaged before any court proceedings begin because of these outdated and unlawful attitudes. A father’s rights attorney is
5 Most Common Myths and Misconceptions About Fathers in Family Court
The family court systems of the United States have undergone unprecedented changes in the past few decades. What were once persistent unfair trends in the family court system have changed in various ways, especially when it comes to the treatment of fathers seeking custody of their children in divorce and custody determinations. Unfortunately, a great deal of misinformation persists surrounding fathers in the family court system. If you are a father bracing for a divorce in the near future, you must not let the following myths and misconceptions diminish your confidence as you head into your proceedings. Myth #1: Mothers
How Fathers Can Talk to Their Children About Divorce: The Whole Story
Divorce can be a difficult topic for any father to discuss with their children. It’s hard to know what to say; you may feel like you’re betraying your spouse by talking to your kids about the divorce when things are still up in the air or they are not around. However, remember the fact that your children will be affected by the divorce whether you talk to them about it or not. Having an open and vulnerable discussion with your children can help them to understand what is happening and to cope with the changes that are taking place in
Helpful Tips for Fathers After Divorce
Fathers often feel inherently disadvantaged in the family court system, and navigating a complex divorce can be incredibly difficult for any father. However, once the divorce is over, they may look forward to starting a new chapter of their life. Nevertheless, divorce can present many long-term problems, and all fathers in this situation should know a few best practices that can potentially make post-divorce life a bit easier. All recently divorced fathers need to know a few important things they must address after divorce and the potential situations that may compel them back to family court in the future. These
5 Tips for Preparing a Father’s Custody Case
When it comes to your rights as a father, determining and solidifying your custody rights is extremely important, especially in a custody battle. Between primary custody, child support, and simple visitation schedules, the legal process can seem overwhelming. Your children are extremely important to you and taking care of them is part of being a father. To ensure that you have a successful custody case, proper preparation, along with understanding your case, is the easiest way to ensure you properly advocate for your parental rights in court. What Is Paternity? Traditionally determined by DNA testing, paternity is used as a
Family Law FAQs for Fathers
Many types of cases unfold in the family court system. If you face any type of legal matter involving your marriage, your children, or extended family members, the case will likely proceed through family court. Unfortunately, fathers have generally felt disadvantaged in family court proceedings over the past several decades, especially in divorce and child custody cases. Long-standing biased beliefs have influenced family court decisions against many fathers over the years. For example, many fathers lost custody of their children in divorce simply because they believed fathers should be breadwinners and mothers should be caregivers. Attitudes regarding parental roles have
Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs for Divorcing Fathers
Approaching the family court system for a divorce as a father can be incredibly daunting. Historically, family court systems in the US have downplayed the roles of fathers and the importance of fatherly influence in children’s lives, and many US fathers feel inherently disadvantaged in family court proceedings. While attitudes regarding parental roles have shifted significantly in recent years, it is understandable for any father to feel uncertain about their impending divorce, especially regarding custody disputes. If you are a father preparing for divorce, it’s essential to know what to expect and the potential benefits that alternative dispute resolution could
Advantages of Legal Counsel for Divorcing Fathers
Fathers often feel inherently disadvantaged in the family courts of the United States, especially when it comes to divorce. For years, fathers have contended with outdated tropes and stereotypes, many of which have inhibited fathers from securing custody rights for their children or led to incredibly one-sided divorce orders in financial terms. Today, modern family courts are more aligned with maintaining fairness before outdated misconceptions about the roles of fathers and mothers in marriage. Despite this shift in attitudes, it is still essential for a father preparing for divorce to do everything they can to improve their legal situation as
How Does Mediation Benefit Divorcing Fathers?
Fathers often feel as if they experience an inherent disadvantage in the family court system. For many years, fathers were often overlooked as parents, and mothers overwhelmingly won custody over their children. While the law may still seem to side with mothers in divorce, attitudes concerning fathers’ rights have shifted significantly in recent years. Now, modern fathers facing divorce proceedings have more support than ever before. If you are a father bracing for divorce in the Midwest, it’s essential to know your rights and the legal options available to you for streamlining your divorce. One of the most popular methods
What Is Paternity Fraud?
Fathers face many significant challenges in the family court system of the United States. Every father and every alleged father need to know their rights when it comes to establishing paternity. Unfortunately, paternity fraud is widespread in the United States and worldwide, causing many men to believe they are fathers of children who are not their biological children. In some cases, a mother may wholeheartedly believe that an alleged father is the biological father of her child and makes an honest mistake with tragic consequences. In other cases, biological mothers knowingly lie about paternity for some benefit, typically to secure
Does A Child’s Mother Have The Advantage In Child Custody Battles?
Most people prioritize their children throughout their lives no matter what happens. While children certainly need less attention as they grow, parents never stop caring for their children in age-appropriate ways. This is the case whether both parents or only one parent is involved. When it comes to divorce, many parents struggle with the idea of child-rearing. Though divorce may be best for the couple, the process puts their relationship with their child in jeopardy. This is because the court, not the parents, determines child custody. For fathers, this reality can be especially worrisome. Many believe that a child’s mother
Essential Questions for Fathers to Ask When Searching for Family Law Attorneys
Fathers often feel inherently disadvantaged in the family court systems throughout the United States. However, it is essential for any father to understand and assert their rights in all family court proceedings, whether they face divorce, child custody determination, or need help to modify a standing family court order. One of the most important rights all fathers in family court must exercise is their right to legal representation. If you need a family law attorney to represent you, it’s essential to know how to find the attorney that’s right for you. First, think about the situation you face and determine
My Ex Lied About Paternity. What Can I Do About It?
Fathers and alleged fathers throughout the United States often find themselves in challenging positions regarding the family court systems. In particular, paternity tends to be a very contentious issue. In some cases, a father may need to legally establish the paternity of their child to assert their paternal rights. In others, alleged fathers may need to request court-ordered paternity tests to disprove paternity and avoid financial responsibility for children who are not biologically theirs. Unfortunately, many men have found themselves in the difficult position of realizing that the children they believed to be theirs were the biological children of other