Father’s Rights

The 9 Biggest Child Custody Blunders You Can Make

Anderson Cooper, the journalist, is the son of Gloria Vanderbilt, the multi millionairess. Little Gloria was only 10 when she was the unwilling center of the nation’s biggest child custody suit1, in 1934. As with many “trials of the century,” the Vanderbilt child custody battle had everything: sex, money, lesbian sex, all-night parties, extramarital sex, liquor, wild sex, and exotic ...

By |July 3rd, 2017|

How Does a DUI Affect My Custody Case?

Woulda, shoulda, coulda — if you get charged with DUI you are too late to play that game. And to top it off, you have a child custody case pending. Is it game over? As with so many real-life events, the answer depends on circumstances. While you — and your children — are better off if you never play around ...

By |June 23rd, 2017|

How Does My Open Marriage Affect My Family Law or Divorce Case?

At The Firm for Men we respect our clients because we maintain strictly professional relationships with them; we are not compelled to live with their choices and decisions. This matters when we have clients whose personal choices do not always jive with our own, and that is absolutely okay. Take clients who are hoping to end an open marriage; it ...

By |June 16th, 2017|

Vital Virtual Visitation Tools for Faraway Fathers

Talk about a large family to care for. Greek king of the gods, Zeus, was married seven times and had, by most estimates, 92 children1. Getting around to see all those kids was tough, even for Zeus. He loved to visit earth, and he enjoyed (if that is the correct word) involving himself in his children’s and mere mortals’ lives. ...

By |June 9th, 2017|

How a Men’s Divorce Lawyer Could Help You Win the Game of Thrones

If you are in the midst of divorce season, you may not have time to binge-watch HBO’s supremely sought-after, six-season slaughter spree, Game of Thrones (GoT). Fear not; we can provide a thoroughly clear summary of all the characters and all 60 episodes with our next 147 articles ... [editor’s note: no you can’t] ... Due to circumstances beyond our control, ...

By |June 7th, 2017|

Child Custody in Virginia: The Biggest Dos and Don’ts for Fathers

The most heartbreaking issue in many divorces is determining the custody arrangements for the children. Divorce is rarely perfectly amicable. Couples don’t often part ways without some feelings of anger and fear. Children, often considered the most precious asset of a union, can trigger battles that leave painful and enduring scars on all parties involved, especially the children. Many men find ...

By |May 31st, 2017|

Deployed Servicemen and Child Custody Rights: What You Should Know

In 1940, the World was gearing up for war. Many countries were already in the fight. Nazis occupied Poland, and on September 27, the Axis Powers officially formed as Germany, Japan, and the Soviet Union signed the Tripartite Pact. In the midst of global turmoil, the United States Congress enacted the Soldier's and Sailor's Civil Relief Act of 1940 (SSCRA). ...

By |May 17th, 2017|

How Does Mental Illness Affect Child Custody in Virginia?

Years ago, you were diagnosed with a mental illness. You visited a psychiatrist, received medication, and over time, you got better. Your illness may still be there, but it's controlled. You wish you could say the same about your marriage. You and your wife agreed to part ways. It's better for everyone. You're a dad. Your daughter is beautiful and kind. ...

By |May 8th, 2017|

4 Brilliant Apps to Make Co-parenting a Breeze

You made it amicably through your divorce. You reached a favorable agreement on visitation. You and your ex-wife are even on the same page regarding co-parenting, each of you sharing responsibilities for your children. Only … she left you at Virginia Beach’s Tupelo Honey Cafe with the kids for a couple of hours because you forgot to check your messages, ...

By |April 28th, 2017|
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