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Finding Our Way Forward As Dads Before, During, and After Divorce

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:September 28, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Married Life Money Parenting Relationships Self-care Single-Dad

I do think my ex-wife and I could've agreed to 50/50 parenting and gotten a judge to sign off on our agreement. But she would never have given up her legal/strategic advantage. Perhaps she was doing what she thought was best for the children. Perhaps. But I think she was more self-centered than that, she was doing what she wanted, regardless of the impact on the kids.

Loss, Sadness, and Indifference: Struggles of a Single Dad

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:July 31, 2019
Post category:Anger Co-Parenting Depression Divorce Health and Fitness Married Life Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

Love your kids with everything you've got. Let go of your ex, as best you can, and focus on the impact your love is having on your kids. Stay true to that value and you will always choose the high road.

Timing, Money, and Parenting Within the Standard Possession Order

Post author:John McElhenney
Post published:April 27, 2014
Post category:Anger burn Co-Parenting Divorce Money Parenting Self-care Single-Dad

If I had it to do all over again, I'd probably argue with the counselor and my ex-wife and negotiate something a bit more even. You will be advised not to do this. "It's easier for everyone if you just accept this plan, it's been working for families for years."