80% of Single Moms Will Never Understand a Single Dad’s Struggle
As my divorce went down, in Texas, in 2010, my ex-wife got the typical family law package. The call it the SPO or standard possession order, and it specifies the…
Why Father’s Day Sucks and Mother’s Day Rocks: Single Dad Stories
Don't let you custodial mom walk all over you. Just because she's got the state's attorney's behind her, doesn't mean she can disobey the law. In my ex-wife's case, she simply didn't show up to some of our Attorney General's appointments.
The Last Battle of My Divorce: Teenaged Children in the Crossfire
Dear Ex-wife, I sincerely hope you are happy in your new life without me. I am happy you are remarried, I am happy you no longer have any money concerns,…
Single Father Manifesto: I’ll Never Stop Pursuing You
Single Father Manifesto - The Whole Parent - John McElhenney, life coach in austin, texas
The Divorce Brochure: How Women Can Play the Game of Divorce to Win
When one parent checks out their options for divorce, they are beginning the process of separation and exit from the relationship. And hey, if they like the divorce brochure the attorney lays before them, they might even start leaning into divorce.
Becoming a Single Co-parent by Releasing Your Ex
My single parent prayer to my ex: “I wish you happiness in your new life, I always want to see you shine, you are the other half, the partner in…
What Went Down: Divorce is Not Kind. Co-parenting is a Myth.
The biggest blow in my divorce has been my ex-wife's decision to not co-parent with me. Let's get real. Two people agree to have kids and a huge shift happens…
Dads: When Family Courts Start at 70 – 30 Custody, the Kids Lose
When we started down the road of negotiating a cooperative divorce (because it's all about the children) our divorce and parenting plan counselor also suggested 70-30.
