You never thought your relationship was going to get to this point. Not only are you ending your marriage, but it’s grown incredibly contentious. Your ex wants to take your children away and has said that “you’ll never see them again” if they have their way. In fact,...
Paternity
Bias against fathers in divorce cases
As a father heading toward a divorce, whether you filed for the divorce or your spouse did, you may be worried about losing time with your children. Many fathers are actively worried that the court system is biassed against them and they fear a judge taking their...
Can the father of your baby refuse a paternity test?
From the day you first saw that positive indicator on your pregnancy test, you’ve been looking forward to being a mother -- but you had no idea that you were going to have to go it alone. You expected your baby’s father to be part of the picture, but he was noticeably...
Child visitation rights of hospital workers
If you work in a hospital, you may have struggled to nail down your schedule recently. However, there is one day that is sacred: Saturday is the day you visit your son. Seeing your boy is the one bright light that keeps you going. The only reason you agree to the long...
Concerned you’re not the father? A quick DNA test will give you answers
When you found out that your girlfriend was expecting, you were excited. You couldn’t wait to see your child. You went through everything with your partner throughout the pregnancy, from ultrasounds to late-night runs for foods she craved. What you didn’t expect was...
Do people usually get married after an unexpected pregnancy?
It used to be that an unexpected pregnancy almost always meant that the couple involved would get married. As a social and cultural issue, people really looked down on the idea of getting pregnant outside of marriage and tying the knot as soon as possible was seen as...
How soon can you ask for a paternity test?
One of the concerns that you've had for some time is that the child who is growing inside of your girlfriend may not be yours. You took a break from dating each other around the time that she became pregnant. There is a good possibility that the child is yours, but...
How to prepare for co-parenting
Your divorce is in motion, you’re taking steps to protect your legal rights and you’re looking forward to starting a new life in the future. But even though you’re leaving your marriage behind, your children will still be a big part of your life. Co-parenting is a...
Work-from-home fathers may face custody challenges
If you’re a father, you may already feel that there is bias in the system that keeps you from getting custody of your children, whether you are unmarried or going through a divorce. You may think that despite claims about wanting equal involvement, the reality is that...
Unmarried fathers in Florida still have rights as parents
When people talk about custody and visitation arrangements, they almost always do so in the context of a marriage. However, you don't have to be married to the mother of your children to want to play a role in their lives. As an unmarried father living in Florida, you...