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 ...
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). ...
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. ...
Psychologists warn against the human tendency to create “the other,” as in dehumanizing an opponent1. Perhaps the first and best piece of advice we can offer our male clients preparing for custody trials is to remember your opposition is the mother of your children. Any fight for your children begins with respecting yourself, your children, and your ex-wife. 1: Prepare to ...
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, ...
Visitation time will feel awkward for a while after your divorce. Your children — the same little folks you diapered, fed, bathed and played with — are now visiting with you. Gone are the idle moments of just lying on a hammock with one of them napping on you. Gone are the fun moments of washing the family car together, ...
Single Dads have a bad reputation. Not a bad-boy, "Ooh, he’s so fine" kind of bad reputation. More like a T-bird up on cinder blocks, “Eeww” kind of bad reputation. Single dads face all sorts of societal taboos. To be a successful single dad in Virginia these days, make sure you are doing none of these. We have made this ...
Going through a custody battle can be extremely stressful, often turning into a knock-down, drag-out fight. In order to fully assess the preparation needed to win your custody battle, we've got just the questionnaire to assist you. As you read through these questions, ask yourself if there can be any areas of improvement that can be made when it comes ...
You have a panel of experts. Sure, they may not be able to help you with the timing problems on your Gran Torino. They are probably not to be relied upon for workday fashion advice. Yet your children are a panel of experts about divorce. And they’d like a few words with you. Too many times, though, Dads are too ...