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Mom’s Entitlement After Divorce: Understanding Parental Alienation

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:December 2, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Love Married Life Money Parenting self-awareness Self-care Single-Dad Spirituality

In some twisted way, my ex-wife assumed that she was the better parent and thus more entitled to the child support, the house, and the kids' care and feeding. As a good dad, this was just her assumption. Today, her assumption wound probably be supported by state family law. But, I believe times are changing.

My Single Parent Slogan: Every Day At a Time

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 21, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce humans of divorce Married Life Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

My ex knew I would not sue her for 50/50 custody. She didn't want to lose 50% of the time with her kids. 30% sounded almost palatable. Painful, but well worth the freedom she imagined just ahead, as she headed towards becoming a single mom.