In today’s mobile society, it is common for one parent to have a job in a different state or location from where his or her children live. While married parents contend with this issue regularly when one parent must travel for work, it can be trickier for divorced parents. What…
There is no denying that a divorce or breakup often causes anger, betrayal, and sadness. In most cases, parents who are divorcing can put aside these feelings and work with their exes to meet their children’s needs. In some cases, however, one parent might develop malicious parent syndrome. This is…
Are you a father who was never married to his child’s mother? If so, you might be concerned about the rights you have toward your child. Whether or not you are still romantically involved with your child’s mother, you do have rights toward your biological child. In most cases, children…
If you are a father involved in the life of his child, then you know the significance of fatherhood: It means that you have the privilege and responsibility of molding the life of your child, teaching him or her your values, making decisions (often with your child’s mother) for your…
Losing a parent is devastating and parental rejection is even more heartbreaking. While most parents want to be involved in their child’s life even if they break up with their partner, some parents choose to break off contact with their child, which is extremely hurtful. If their other parent has…
Making decisions during a divorce can be overwhelming and stressful. Even if you and your soon-to-be-ex are splitting up amicably, there are still bound to be some disagreements about how property is divided up, how much each parent should pay toward their child’s expenses, and other matters that may come…