Divorce Advice for Men | Fathers Rights Divorce | Child Custody

Question:

I have not filed yet for divorce and wondered about my life insurance policies. Can I change my beneficiary to a trust for my children before I file? Would there be any negative consequences to doing so?

I know that once you file everything can potentially be locked during the divorce proceedings through status quo orders, and I do not want her getting the proceeds in case of death while we are negotiating a settlement.

Question:

My ex-wife and I agreed that I would continue paying support while our child attends college even though our child is considered emancipated.

We are trying to negotiate a dollar amount. How can I determine a fair amount of post-emancipation support without my ex-wife asking for too much?

By D. Keith Denton

Author, "Single Dads and Great Kids: Using Humor and Other Successful Strategies"

Being a dad is not about the volume of time spent; it is about attitude and connections.

It should go without saying that your kids need to know you love but there has to be more. It’s not enough to care for your kid.

Divorced dads don’t always get to see their kids like normal married dads. You see even "full time" dads who are not really "full time" due to demands from work or other obligations in life. With increasingly both parents working full time and all the distractions our gadgets cause, it seems that kids rarely have any parent that is "full time."

A strong case could be made that what kids need is not more activities but real one-on-one time with both mom and dad.

Question:

Can a temporary order be put in place if the ex-parte motion is denied?

A judge signed temporary orders one day before denying an ex-parte motion because it was ruled there was no emergency, however the dismissal papers I have from the court were not signed by the judge.

Question:

Because of my state's divorce waiting period my wife and I are separated but have not yet filed for divorce.

Since there are no parenting time orders, am I allowed to travel with my child out of state? My wife is refusing to give me permission, but do I need it?