Child support refers to the obligations, following divorce, of a noncustodial parent towards the upkeep of the child. Typically, child support takes the form of regular payments made by the non-custodial parent to the parent who has custody of the child. What is the justification for child support?In a sole custody, one parent is awarded the custody of the child. The … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about child support
Divorced Dads
What to expect in a custody battle
It is always better, in case of couples who are going in for a divorce, to decide upon a custodial arrangement that is agreeable to both parties. However, in some cases, this may just not work out. In these cases, a lawsuit for custodial rights is usually the eventuality.This is what you should expect in a typical custody trial:You will be required to show how involved … [Read more...] about What to expect in a custody battle
The way back home—making your way back into your child’s life
Divorce tends to take a painful toll on the whole family, but it’s the children you worry about the most. Some dads may constantly feel guilty, experience a sense of loss in the whole affair, and have various conflicting emotions resulting from many unresolved issues. This inner turmoil is likely to affect the relationship between children and their fathers, and cause further … [Read more...] about The way back home—making your way back into your child’s life
Divorced dads – Dealing with a broken home
The thought of what has happened interrupts you seven times a day. You have lost everything you helped build, all sense of love and belonging in the world. The crisis has left in its wake the disorganization of your instincts and ideas.Every divorced dad has to carry his own grief and try to begin a new life again in the world. Remember that you are still a father. Taking care … [Read more...] about Divorced dads – Dealing with a broken home
Research story on stay-at-home dads
I am a graduate student seeking for volunteers for my research about resilience in fathers who were neglected as children and do not go on to neglect or hurt their own children. Volunteers should be currently married and have at least one child between the ages of 3 to 15 under their care. As a Volunteer, you will be asked to participate in a phone screening procedure. … [Read more...] about Research story on stay-at-home dads