Posts belonging to Category Single Parents

Balancing Back to School Budget

Balance Needs VS Wants There is a ton of pier pressure around back to school clothing and supplies.  Make a list of their “needs” and agree that the children will get one or two of their “wants” met and then allocate a set dollar amount that they are free to spend. Set Budget in Advance […]

BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS FOR CO-PARENTS

A repost of an article by Jai Kissoon, of OurFamilyWizard.com.  We recommend that all divorced parents explore the site as a possibility of making co-parenting easier and more effective. The new school year is quickly approaching and its time to start preparing. If you and your co-parents both take part in the upbringing of your […]

CONTINUITY OF CARE PLAYS A HUGE ROLE IN A MAN’S RIGHT TO CUSTODY

Many people and clients ask, “What are a man’s chances of getting custody?”  This question comes from the common perception that there is a prejudice against men in custody proceedings.  I usually answer the question in two ways.  First, the question that needs to be asked, is, “What role has the man played in the […]

Dads using Facebook to position for child custody – some no nonsense advice for mothers!

A number of women are complaining about “deadbeat dads” using Facebook to post pictures that show dad in a good light so to position them legally and otherwise. What people do not seem to understand is that when a couple divorces, history is rewritten. The parties will see their marriage and the roles they played […]

6 Tips for Noncustodial Dads on How to Have a Great Father’s Day

For a number of years, Father’s Day was a more challenging time for me than any other time of year. My ex informed me that she wanted a divorce on Father’s Day 16 years ago. My kids were 5 and 10 at the time. To say it was tough for all of us to deal […]