Divorce Advice for Men | Fathers Rights Divorce | Child Custody

Question:

Can I limit who my ex-wife will date or remarry in a divorce settlement?

By Tara Lynne Groth

Divorce is the end of a relationship, but how soon should divorced dads introduce the next relationship to their children?

While co-parenting with their former spouse, adjusting to a new routine and establishing a separate household, dads may meet someone new whom they want to share their life and family with.

Children are adjusting too, and introducing a significant other too soon — or someone who is not a positive influence — can have damaging psychological and emotional effects.

Every mental health professional underscores the same rule: wait.

By Contel Bradford

Unfortunately, social media dating in general is one of those things that has more negatives than positives. (Read last week's article "The Pros of Social Media Dating.")

Here are some reasons why going social with your dating strategy might not be a good idea:

By Contel Bradford

Note: Read the other article on the cons of using social media for dating.

Whether you’re into it or not, social media is something you just can’t escape these days.

The social web is evolving, and while its useful applications continue to multiply, many people are content with using it for its original purpose - socializing.

By Contel Bradford

Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part series on tips for preparing for your daughter's first date. Click here to read Part 1.

Wait Up   

So you had a long, grueling adventure at the office and can’t wait to put this day behind you.  That’s all fine and dandy, but if it happens to go down on the day of your daughter’s first date, then you just have to grin, bear and sacrifice the sleep.  Hopefully you aren’t allowing her to stay out too late, but whatever the curfew, you need to be there waiting to make sure it is obliged.  More importantly, you need to ensure that your daughter had an enjoyable night out on the town and a safe return.