Not only does your spouse surprise you with the news that they want a divorce, but they also tell you that they do not want to live together any longer. Maybe they give you an ultimatum, like saying you have the weekend to get your stuff together and leave the home....
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Becoming a more engaged father during divorce
Divorce can feel like the dismantling of a family structure you expected to last. For fathers, however, the end of a marriage does not have to mean becoming less important in their children's lives. In some cases, a transition to co-parenting can serve as an...
What basic rights do fathers have during divorce?
Divorce can change how often you see your child, where your child lives and how parenting decisions are made. If you are a father, you will not automatically lose your place in your child’s life simply because the marriage is ending. Courts generally focus on the...
Marital debt can be difficult to divide during a divorce
People who are married may have considerable assets, and some also have debts. All of these must be divided during the property division process, but how that happens can have a major impact on the financial stability of each party as the marriage legally ends. When...
Older couples have a rising divorce rate
Any couple can get divorced, at any age. Yet, who is choosing to get divorced is changing over time. Generally speaking, younger couples have seen their divorce rate go down in recent decades in the United States, while the rate has skyrocketed for older couples. In...
Relocation may require a custody modification
If you share custody of your children with your ex, it can complicate a relocation. You may be required to modify that custody arrangement first. You do not have the same freedom to move with the children that you would on your own, because your ex’s custody rights...
When “keeping it simple” costs fathers custody and support
If you are going through a divorce, you may consider keeping things informal with your co-parent. It can feel easier to agree on parenting time through texts or conversations while avoiding court involvement. Many fathers begin with less parenting time. Across the...
Tips to reduce conflict and reach goals in your divorce
Getting divorced can get you out of a toxic marriage and set the stage for the next successful chapter of your life. But the outcome isn’t guaranteed, and getting through the process can be incredibly stressful. This is particularly true if your wife wants to argue...
It’s not just boys who need their dads in their lives
Divorce often means that one parent does not get to see as much of the kids as before. Often, it is the father who ends up seeing less of their children. A lack of their fathers in their lives is often quoted as a reason that so many young men end up in trouble with...
What can a father do if there is a dispute about paternity?
In some cases, fathers find themselves involved in a dispute about paternity. For instance, maybe a couple has split up, and the father wants to ensure that he has custody rights so that he can continue spending time with his child. But the mother claims he should not...

