Maryland Legislators Considering Sweeping Anti-Dad Reforms to Child Custody Laws
The Maryland legislature is considering comprehensive child custody reform that could renew courtroom gender bias.
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Iowa Dad Loses Parental Rights After Working Too Much
In a system which often penalizes dads for not working overtime, the Iowa Supreme Court upheld the termination of a father’s parental rights for doing the exact opposite. Get fathers’ rights news right in your inbox!
More Dads Staying Home and Being At-Home Parents as Pandemic Changes Social Norms
As Covid closed down businesses across the country, researchers noted a confusing trend. Even in households where women were earning more than men, moms were choosing to leave the workforce to look after their children. But in some situations, the practical constraints of the pandemic forced families to confront the social bias against fathers that […]
Judge Jails Two Teens for Refusing to Spend Time with Dad
Physical and mental health risks aside, it’s important to note that neither boy committed a crime in Ohio. Criminalizing teens who avoid their parents doesn’t help families bond.
Relationship Problems That Can Hurt Your Custody Efforts
Unfortunately, some of the most prevalent issues that lead to divorce also affect co-parenting if they aren’t addressed. Here are three common problems to keep an eye on when working together with your ex for the sake of the kids…
Single Father Adopts, Reunites Five Siblings Under Age Five
Lamont Thomas never planned to foster children, but when his friends lost their child to the system he felt compelled to step up and care for their son. Then came more kids in need.
Don’t Let Facebook Connections Influence Your Child Custody Case
When parties to a lawsuit use social media to connect with key individuals involved with a court case, it can lead to disruptions, overturned rulings and increased costs.
Are You Ready? CDC School Recommendations Signal a Need for New Childcare Options
CDC recommendations for reopening schools could lead to big changes to needs for childcare and could help some dads get more time with their kids.
How COVID-19 is Affecting Non-Custodial Parents, Parenting Time, and Child Support
The country is on lockdown and posing significantly challenges to coparents. Do you still have to pay child support? Can your ex keep your child at home? Learn the latest on how states are enforcing orders right now.
3 Ways that Single Dads Can Connect with Their Kids During the Coronavirus
For some parents, Covid-19 is creating barriers to access. Here are three easy ways single dads can stay connected with their kids.