Being Mr. Mom Increases a Father’s Possibility for Custody
Fathers often face an almost built-in obstacle when fighting for custody. In spite of recent advances in granting fathers custody, mothers still win the majority of cases. And rightfully so. Although the “tender age” doctrine has mostly been replaced with “the best interest of the child,” traditional family roles tend to make that interest the mother.
My Kids Aren’t Addicted to Technology Crack
I use to have an iPhone5. No I didn’t lose it, nor was it taken by security at the airport. It was lost to my technology crack obsessed four year old. My Mandrian Youtube watching, Mindcraft playing, Clay Jam and Candy Mania scoring children cannot seem to function in life without some form of screen time.
Family Phone Contract with My Teen
Despite popular belief, having a phone in the Campos Family is a privilege and not a right. Many Americans, including your Daddy, did not have one growing up and turned out just fine. Privileges can be taken away and repeated offenses could lead to starting college, like your Daddy, without one.
My Failed Macho Experience Grocery Shopping
The other night, SuperParentMom was feeling under the weather. And she said those five dreaded words any non-shopping husband like me, wants to hear… “Please go to the store.” But after being married for 13 years, I could tell this was serious and she was NOT feeling...
Shocking Outcome to Current Custody Case
Two weeks ago, 40 year old Jessica Smith of Goldendale, Washington appears to have murdered her 2 year old toddler and severely injury her 13 year old instead of returning the kids to their dad per a court order. The couple was in the mist of a divorce. Video courtesy...
You Need to Establish a Pre-Divorce Visitation Schedule
You are in limbo. You and your partner have decided to split, but you know the process is daunting, time-consuming, possibly expensive and emotionally and maybe even physically exhausting. But it’s just starting and nothing is settled. Oh yes, and what about the...
5 Tips You Must Follow, Newly Divorced Parent
You married the wrong person. You admit your mistake. You have divorced, and are in the process of picking up the pieces and get on with your life, all made more difficult because of the children involved. They are a part of the separation. They will go through emotional difficulties as well, and those issues must be addressed.
Collaborative Agreement A New Possibility for Amicable Divorces
If you aren’t interested in arm-wrestling, staring contests, or thumb wars to determine the outcome of your divorce, a new way of resolving disputes has developed, and it emphasizes “trouble-shooting” and “problem-solving” rather than trying to win. It’s called...
7 Tips When Dealing with a False CPS Accusation
Whether an evening knock on your front door or an interrupting call, in a heated child custody case, you may deal with a false CPS accusation. Child Protective Services is a great and necessary organization that investigates reports of abuse and neglect of children;...
Remember Grandparents in Child Custody Equation
What are the grandparents’ relationship to your children? The answer will vary greatly from family to family, of course as so many factors come into play. Grandparents’ age, health, proximity, relationship with their own children (and the in-laws), what the younger...
Kid Centric Photos, a Secret Weapon in Custody
When you walk into your custody trial, it’s a terrifying and disturbing time for you and your family. It’s a time of high stress, high risk and probably high attorney fees. However, the judge’s response will likely range from “I hate this type of case,” to “here we go again.” They’ve seen it before, they will see it again, and after a while, the cases run together.
How Well Do You Know Your Children?
Wendy Thomas, daughter of Dave Thomas, a workaholic and founder of Wendy’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers, once said she wasn’t sure if her dad knew where she attended high school. This isn’t an indictment against Mr. Thomas’s parenting skills, although one has to believe his wife took the lion’s share of the child-rearing tasks while he oversaw the making of hamburgers.