My Birthday Falls On Mother's Day: Who Gets Parenting Time That Day?

Matt Allen — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

This year my birthday falls on Mother's Day, which is supposed to be my ex-wife's day with our child.

However, I'd like to see my child on my birthday, but she is unwilling to even split time.

Does my birthday or a holiday take precedent when it comes to which pRead More...

Surviving Christmas For Divorced Dads

Matt Allen — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Julie Garrison

Special to DadsDivorce.com

After surviving your divorce with your first post-divorce Christmas looming ahead, many divorced dads are trying to figure out how to celebrate it with your children.

Your actions can make the differences between a stressful Read More...

Can I Take My Child Out Of State During My Parenting Time?

Matt Allen — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I am planning on taking my child out of state to visit family during my parenting time over the holiday break.

My ex-wife is furious about this and is threatening to deny my visitation rights.

Am I allowed to take my child out of state during my parenting time?

Answer:

I am unable to give you legal advice on dRead More...

Avoid Holiday Troubles With Specific Parenting Time Schedules

Matt Allen — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +0100

By Katherine V. Lewis

Cordell & Cordell Divorce Lawyer

Although the holidays are generally a happy time, they can often be a source of increased difficulty and stress for parents and children going through a divorce and even those who have already gone through a divorce.

Child Custody: Parenting Time Schedule When Parents Live Far Apart

Matt Allen — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I am trying to arrange a child custody and parenting time schedule with my ex-girlfriend, who recently moved and now lives several hours from me.

What are standard parenting time guidelines when the parents live a great distance from each other?

Answer:

I am unable to give you legal advice on divorce. I can Read More...

Money Made Easy: New Year's Financial Resolutions

Matt Allen — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:08:15 +0100

When answering the financial question, "Do you have a list of New Year's financial resolutions you think all people should undertake as we approach 2012?" financial adviser Dan Danford has a slightly different way of looking at financial resolutions.

Danford, CFP®, CRSP®, MBA, says any New Year's resolutions should be about an attitude shift and an understaRead More...

Dealing With Gifts You Don't Want For Your Kids

Matt Allen — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

By Jennifer L. Hartstein, PsyD.

Author of Princess Recovery: A How-To Guide to Raising Strong, Empowered Girls Who Can Create Their Own Happily Ever Afters

The holidays are filled with so many wonderful things: family, friends, parties, religious endeavors, and, of course, gifts.

All of these things can bring us joy (along with the requisite stress), but it is tRead More...

Divorced Dads Guide: Handling The Holidays

Matt Allen — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

The stresses of divorce are amplified during the holidays for divorced dads.

If you won't have parenting time over the holidays, it's easy to become depressed. Even if you do get to see your kids, there is a lot of planning and juggling your schedule to see the whole family.

As part of the continued collaboration between DadsDivorce.com and SingleDRead More...

Three Holiday Divorce Mistakes To Avoid

Matt Allen — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

By Amber Steiss Rechner

Dallas Divorce Lawyer

The popular divorce book "The 10 Stupidest Mistakes Men Make When Facing Divorce" by Cordell & Cordell co-founder Joseph Cordell outlines devastating and avoidable blunders guys make.

The holiday season brings its own set of mistakes, including these three common gaffes you should avoid if you're tRead More...

Money Made Easy: Save Money While Holiday Shopping

Matt Allen — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

During the holiday gift buying season, 60 percent of people either overspend or have a spouse who overspends during the holiday season.

How should you prepare for your holiday shopping to ensure you are part of the minority who do not overspend during the holidays?

Financial adviser Dan Danford, CFP®, CRSP®, MBA, says in order to be successful wiRead More...

Enforcing Visitation With Children If There Are No Court Orders

Matt Allen — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Question:

I need marriage separation advice on how to enforce child custody and visitation without court orders in place.

Over Thanksgiving, my wife and her family would not allow me to see my children. All I wanted to do was spend Thanksgiving with my sons, but I was told I was not welcome.

What are my legal rights in this situation to ensurRead More...

How To Enforce Holiday Parenting Time

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100

By Allison L. Murphy

Dallas Divorce Lawyer

Did your ex-wife cut your parenting time short over the holidays? A common issue facing divorced dads is what to do when the other parent cuts into your parenting time during the holidays.

Though every divorce decree should have specific provisions regarding possession of the children during the major hoRead More...

Divorce Tips For Men: Dealing With Divorce During the Holidays

Matt Allen — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:18:45 +0100

By Amber Steiss Rechner

Dallas Divorce Lawyer

Divorce is not easy at any time of the year. However, it can become especially difficult when dealing with the stress of the holidays on top of it.

Here are five divorce tips for men that may make navigating divorce during the holidays more sensible and more survivable.

1. Ensure Read More...

Halloween Tips For Divorced Dads

Matt Allen — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0100

By Matt Allen

Editor, DadsDivorce.com

Being on your own as a divorced dad for the first Halloween may be even scarier than the ghosts and goblins that will be terrorizing your neighborhood.

It’s normal for recently divorced dads to feel guilt or anxiety over the breakdown of a marriage and subsequent effects on the children.

But it's importanRead More...

How Divorced Dads Can Cope With The Holidays

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:14:39 +0100

By Lisa S. Brown

Board Certified Counselor

Holiday weekends are wonderful for some people but there are many that have mixed feelings about certain occasions.

On a personal note, I am always happy to celebrate the traditions that we have developed as a society. This Fourth of July weekend I really enjoyed watching the fireworks and remembering all thRead More...

Making the Most of Valentine's Day as a Single Dad

Matt Allen — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

By Contel Bradford

Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series on Valentine's Day. In Part 1, I outlined three dating advice tips.

Once Christmas wraps up and I hang up a new calendar, I always try to get on my annual money-saving kick to begin the New Year. Sadly, things never seem to go as planned.

If you are divorced and have yet to jump back into the dating game - well, lucky you. You'll probably be off to a good start on your New Year's money-saving mission.

On Read More...

Valentine's Day Dating Tips

Matt Allen — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100

By Contel Bradford

Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part series on Valentine's Day. In Part 2, I showed you how to make the most of Valentine's Day as a single dad.

Personally, I'm not too big on the romance aspect of Valentine's Day. In fact, I’m not all that big on the romantic elements of relationships in general.

I love my girl and all, maybe the ex-wife at one time, but my mushy meter only goes so far.

With that said, being alone on Valentine's Day could bRead More...

How To Avoid Holiday Disasters

Matt Allen — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:52:32 +0100

By Jill A. Duffy

Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

Living in two homes, new schedules and spending time away from a parent are hard enough for kids dealing with divorce. These stresses seem to amplify during the holidays, especially if parents are fighting over who spends the most holiday time with the kids.

Here are five tips to heRead More...

Modifying Holiday Parenting Time Schedule

Matt Allen — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100

By Jill A. Duffy

Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

In an earlier article on divorce, I outlined how to deal with two common holiday parenting time situations: parenting time has not yet been resolved and the first holiday season as a divorced couple.

This article will address dealing with an outdated parenting schedule that is no loRead More...

Dealing with an Uncooperative Ex During the Holidays

Matt Allen — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:33:19 +0100

By Jill A. Duffy

Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink.

You’ve tried everything, but your former spouse will not budge on holiday parenting time with your children.

Resolving this situation will depend on what stage of the divorce process you are in during the holiRead More...

Blog entries tagged holidays

My Birthday Falls On Mother's Day: Who Gets Parenting Time That Day?

Surviving Christmas For Divorced Dads

Can I Take My Child Out Of State During My Parenting Time?

Avoid Holiday Troubles With Specific Parenting Time Schedules

Child Custody: Parenting Time Schedule When Parents Live Far Apart

Money Made Easy: New Year's Financial Resolutions

Dealing With Gifts You Don't Want For Your Kids

Divorced Dads Guide: Handling The Holidays

Three Holiday Divorce Mistakes To Avoid

Money Made Easy: Save Money While Holiday Shopping

Enforcing Visitation With Children If There Are No Court Orders

How To Enforce Holiday Parenting Time

Divorce Tips For Men: Dealing With Divorce During the Holidays

Halloween Tips For Divorced Dads

How Divorced Dads Can Cope With The Holidays

Making the Most of Valentine's Day as a Single Dad

Valentine's Day Dating Tips

How To Avoid Holiday Disasters

Modifying Holiday Parenting Time Schedule

Dealing with an Uncooperative Ex During the Holidays