No More Homeless Dads: 50/50 Shared Parenting After Divorce
Dad's are just as important as moms. Even with young kids, the loss of either parent is one of the most painful aspects of divorce.
Hold On! The Information You’ve Been Given About Divorce is Wrong
While I don't blame my then-wife for "going for it" and asking for everything she wanted: the money, the house, the custody, I don't think she was thinking beyond her interests. And we can all cite studies about mothering and nurturing, but today, just as many modern studies show the dad is of equal importance in bringing up healthy kids.
10 Things I’ve Learned In the 5 Years Since My Divorce
It's all about the kids. If you've still got a beef with your ex you need to get over it. There's no point. You might have disagreements about stuff, but those should be handled with the same intensity as a convenience store clerk.
Celebrating Becoming the Positive Divorce Dad
Yes, divorce is hard. Trying to whitewash every single detail of a co-parenting relationship in some fantasy land haze would be of benefit to none of us. I am committed to owning my part in the divorce, always. And I am hopefully clear on my self-awareness when it comes to my own struggles with money, depression, communication breakdowns, and disagreements with my ex-wife.
What You Can’t Tell Your Kids After Divorce
You can't replace or redo the lost time. But you can grow back into your full self, into a whole parent, and be even better when they are with you.
The 3 Immutable Laws of Positive Co-Parenting
My ex-wife and I don't see eye to eye on a lot of things. But one thing we've kept relatively clear over the last 5 years of divorce is THE KIDS COME FIRST. Always.
Dear Non-Custodial Dad: Here’s What You’re Getting
The non-custodial parent is treated a bit like a second-class citizen in the legal system. If you want to go for 50/50 divorce parenting, I think you'll need an attorney. I also think it's worth it, if you want to spend as much time as possible with your children.
Carrying the Load: Money Issues from Marriage to Child Support
Unless I want to sue her, but that's contrary to my entire premise of the positive co-parent. I'm learning to be better, more forgiving, and more loving, even of my ex-wife.