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Dating As a Single Father - Put Your Children First
There will come a time when moving on becomes a possibility. Some fathers may find themselves interested in dating fairly quickly. Others will put it off until everyone they know is trying to set them up. Circumstances can vary greatly depending on what all was involved in the separation or divorce. Every father needs to follow their instincts as far as considering a relationship with a new woman. . . . keep reading

It's Simple Dads: Don't Document Facts & Evidence and you Will Lose Custody
It's Simple Dads: Don't Document Facts & Evidence and you Will Lose Custody Yes, you see it everywhere! Again and again people are telling you th . . . keep reading

The Big Picture: Don't Lose Focus of What Really Matters, Your Child
It is so easy to get focused on present issues. Regardless of circumstance, newly divorced or single father, the big picture often gets lost in the day to day activities of life. One way to remedy this is to take some time to really consider how best to help your children become healthy, well rounded, responsible adults. . . . keep reading

Friendship After Divorce: True Friends Can Help You Through Difficult Times
A truly good friend is priceless. Good friends are reliable. They help you to overcome challenges that are thrown out to us. Friends like you for who you are. Friends listen. Friends care. However, what if these friends are also friends with your ex-wife? Becoming territorial about friends is normal. When a couple splits up it is not uncommon to split their friends up with them. Depending on the situation and history, friendships may or may not survive. A newly single father will most likely be feeling like their plate is overflowing with the stresses of getting through every day. Supportive friends can provide help during difficult transition times. . . . keep reading

Divorce Spyware: Recording Phone Conversations
I realize a word like spyware brings to mind a good James Bond flick. There are just so many fun little gadgets out that there can provide you with a real edge when it comes down to proof that the loving mother of your children may not be all she thinks she is cracked up to be. . . . keep reading

Tape Recording Law Overview of all 50 States
An overview of the tape recording laws of all 50 US States and the Federal Government. Recording conversations can be an excellent tool to help win custody. However, before you do it, make sure you comply with the law. . . . keep reading

An Overview of Georgia Recording Laws
Ga. Code Ann. § 16-11-62: Secretly recording or overhearing a conversation held in a private place, whether carried out orally or by wire or electronic means, is criminally punishable as a felony under statutory provisions regarding invasions of privacy. However, the law expressly provides that it does not prohibit a person who is a party to a conversation from recording and does not prohibit recording if one party to the conversation has given prior consent. Ga. Code Ann. § 16-11-66. . . . keep reading

Evidence in a Custody Dispute
Lisa Clarke, Attorney at Law
Providing for what is in the best interest of a child is often in the eye of the beholder. Unfortunately, in many cases there are parents who are just not fit to have full time or even a shared custody role in the lives of their children. When a custody dispute becomes especially messy it is important to keep remember the big picture. Fathers who are fighting for their right to have custody of their children must be thorough and diligent. Dads need to be aware of the steps they must follow to present a good strong case. . . . keep reading

Evidence: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
The adage goes, "If it is not documented it does not exist." Courts are not going to allow or entertain evidence that has not be properly collected and presented. There is no good reason to waste time or emotional energy on items that will be of no service at a later date. . . . keep reading

Fun Daddy Time
Weekend time with dad has arrived. Now what? I'm bored, what can we do, and let's go do SOMETHING are being lobbed around with reckless abandon. It is not always possible to plan every last minute of time with the kids. Nor is it necessary, kids need to have the ability to entertain themselves. The abundance of electronic stimulation that surrounds our kids today can detract from good, quality time as a family. . . . keep reading

Paternity Fraud, "You are NOT the father"
Paternity fraud is defined as "the act of falsely naming a man to be the biological father of a child, particularly for the purpose of collecting child financial support (also referred to as child maintenance), by the mother when she knows or suspects that he is not the biological father." . . . keep reading

Why Dads are Important in a Child's Development
The role of father is just as important to the well being of a child as the role of mother is. It takes two to tango as well as two to provide a child with all the love and support they need for a good start in life. There are more and more studies taking place around the world on the profound effect a father has on the life of his child. "After this research, no-one can now take refuge in discredited stereotypes suggesting fathers are insignificant. If we want children to thrive emotionally, educationally, socially and physically, we must make the most of dads." David Bartlett of Fathers Direct stated. . . . keep reading

Play Therapy: What is It?
As fathers dive in to all the information available on getting through a divorce they may come across the term play therapy. As the word play suggests, this is geared toward children. This could paint all kinds of mental images while wondering what exactly is involved in this activity. . . . keep reading

The Daycare Dilemma for Custodial Dads
One issue among concerns that involve raising kids is finding the right daycare. Fathers these days are becoming much more involved in these types of decisions. Fathers who have custody, or are part of a shared parenting plan, need to make sure that they are involved in choice of a daycare provider. All fathers need to know what questions to ask and what to look for at a daycare facility. . . . keep reading

The Financial Reality of Child Support
A divorce or separation divides a family in half. Parents have to learn to work together, to share their children, and to divide expenses. When it comes to finances, most parents learn quickly how much more money is involved in keeping two households running as opposed to one. . . . keep reading

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