Tips for creating and following a holiday Parenting Plan
The holiday season can be emotionally taxing, particularly for parents who share custody. With a holiday Parenting Plan, you can be in front of any scheduling conflicts. By partnering with …
Best co-parenting apps to download after divorce
If you have gone through a divorce in Washington State and have kids, or even if you have ended a non-marital relationship with kids, it is in your children’s best …
How to write a character reference for child custody
When a father is trying to secure time with his child during a divorce, he needs support from everyone around him. One of the most crucial ways friends and family …
Summer Family Reunions: Tips for Divorced Parents
As adults, most would agree that the summer months with vacations and family reunions were more exciting as a child. Back then, it was difficult to understand why Dad yelled …
Relocation with Kids in Washington State
Moving and relocating is a complicated process, especially when you are co-parenting. Though deciding to move often seems like a personal decision, that is not always the case when children …
How to Deal With Summer Visitation as a Divorced Dad
How to deal with summer visitation? This can be an especially challenging question for divorced fathers. Whether you are the primary caregiver or not, being prepared for summer visitation is …
5 Ways to be a Great Youth Sports Dad
Summer is around the corner, and now is a great time to look into your community’s youth sports offerings. Sports can be a great opportunity for children to learn lessons …
Are Parenting Classes Mandatory in Washington State?
Washington State Courts impose a mandatory requirement for parents going through the legal system to attend parenting classes for divorce, modification of parenting plans, and parentage actions. Essentially, whenever kids …
5 Things To Know About Pet Custody
It is impossible to quantify how much pets mean to their owners. Most often, pets are members of the family, cared for and loved like children. So, naturally, things can …
Co-Parenting During the Holidays
For many divorced parents, the idea of successfully co-parenting during the holidays seems like as much of a fantasy as an elf-run toy factory at the North Pole. Do not …
3 Ways Divorced Dads Can Improve Time With Their Children
Let’s be honest, being a divorced dad can be challenging. No matter how much time you have with your children, it doesn’t feel like enough. Between work, school, and other …
Will Inflation Have an Impact on My Divorce?
How the growing rate of inflation will affect different aspects of our life seems to be a question on most of our minds these days. If you are wondering whether …
Getting Divorced While Your Spouse is Pregnant: The Legal Issues
A divorce in itself is a transitional and difficult situation that often brings about stress. While divorce proceedings continue, so does everyday life. This means that you must continue meeting …
6 Things To Do With Your Kids On Father’s Day Weekend
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! Looking for something special to do with your kids this Father’s Day weekend? We at Divorce Lawyers For Men did a little bit of research and discovered …
What Happens If You Violate A Parenting Plan?
Ideally, when couples get divorced, they have discussed the details and execution of a parenting plan. If all has been handled appropriately and lawfully, disputes should be minimal and the …
What Is The Difference Between Custody and Guardianship
In the event of divorce, it’s important to understand the distinction between custody and guardianship. They are both centered around the care of a minor, but there are different circumstances …
Six Child Custody Mistakes You Should Avoid
While divorce is typically hard, it’s even harder when kids are involved. You have to deal with the emotional turmoil of separating from someone you thought would be a lifetime …
Common Divorce Mistakes Men Make
Divorce rates in the U.S. declined from 2009 to 2019, but divorces are still commonplace. According to the American Psychological Association, more than 90 percent of Americans will marry before …
What to Expect When Moving to a New Place After a Divorce
Divorce is considered the second most stressful life event that can occur. It’s second only to the death of a spouse and, when considering other high-stress events such as moving …
Being a Good Dad During and After Your Divorce
Divorce is a big change in your life that might present unique challenges to being a good dad. You may not be able to see your children as often due …
Items to Consider Including in Your Parenting Plan
An understandable concern you may have as a dad preparing for divorce is what the plan will be for parenting your children with your former spouse. In Washington and other …
How to Handle Custody and Visitation During the Divorce Process
Divorce can be a lengthy and contentious process. But there are some issues that must be addressed as soon as a couple is separating and cannot be delayed until finalization …
Uncontested Divorce in Washington State: Will It Work for You?
You and your spouse have decided to end your relationship. What are your next steps? Since Washington is a “no-fault” state, you do not have to worry about proving anything …
The Holidays and the Psychological Effects of Divorce on Children
Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, including your kids. The holidays can be an especially difficult time for your kids. They experience a sense of excitement and nostalgia, but with …
Managing Virtual School and Custody
This school year has been unlike any other in recent history. The education system has been rocked by the inability to maintain the traditional classroom environment as a result of …
7 Unusual Washington State Divorce Laws
Going into a divorce, you may be overwhelmed with advice, some of which is informed and much of which is not. However, Washington state divorce laws are straightforward and can …
5 Misconceptions About Common Law Marriage in Washington State
Common law marriages are the subject of many misconceptions, primarily because the concept seems so amorphous. In fact, Washington does not use the term “common law marriage,” except when referring …
Legal Separation in Washington: What Does It Really Mean?
In Washington there are two ways to address the end of your marriage. Dissolution (divorce) is the common way and legally terminates the marriage. Legal Separation is a way to …
Who Gets Custody of a Child When the Parents are Not Married?
When unmarried couples separate, it’s not surprising that they fight over child custody. The process of resolving custody issues can be tedious and emotional, not only for the parents but …
How to Handle Divorce During the Pandemic
WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT YOUR DIVORCE DURING THE PANDEMIC There are many of us that are frustrated for a number of reasons during the community shut-downs that have happened …
Child Custody and Visitation During COVID-19 in Washington
Families everywhere are struggling with how to handle child custody and visitation during COVID-19 and the Governor’s stay-at-home order. Some co-parents are quarantining together and others fighting about whether or …
Father’s Day Visitations is a Top Priority
There are always conflicting and overlapping claims by parents for the right to child visitation on a particular day, but visitation with the father on Father’s Day has to be …
Winning Your Divorce Before Trial
Most divorce cases never go to trial. The day you file for divorce, your trial date is months and thousands of dollars away. Divorces are won and lost in pretrial …
Getting Your Kids to School is Your Job
It is important to understand your legal obligation as a parent to make sure your children actually go to school. Sometimes, people don’t take that obligation very seriously. Maybe you, …
How Fathers Can Win Custody
Understanding Child Custody for Fathers in Washington Winning full custody, for either party, generally requires there to be substantial evidence that one parent is a detriment to the child’s well-being. …
Which Parent Should Claim Child on Taxes
Everyone loves seeing that wonderful notification from our tax prep company saying that our taxes have been accepted by the IRS. For some, however, the notification will be of rejection. …
Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Washington State
GRANDPARENTS’ VISITATION RIGHTS IN WASHINGTON STATE The Washington State Legislature has passed a second attempt to legislatively grant Grandparents the right to seek Court ordered visitation with their Grandchildren, SB …
Talking with your children about divorce
Talking with your children about divorce Divorce can be like a tsunami, and it can be extremely destabilizing for the whole family: parents and children. While parents are faced …
7 Essential Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents
How divorced parents can make going back-to-school less stressful We’ll share 7 tips for making the back-to-school transition easier for blended families With just a few weeks of summer …
Frank Morris Interview with Divorce Coach Tara Eisenhard
Frank Morris of Divorce Lawyers for Men interview with Tara Eisenhard, Divorce Coach 2 Divorce experts discuss the frustrating issues men face in divorce Frank Morris is the founder …
How to Co-Parent Effectively with an Ex you Can’t Stand
Tips for Co-Parenting with a Difficult Ex A Single Dad Offers Advice to Help you Co-Parent effectively Well, unfortunately, if you’re reading this, you’re most likely in a less-than-perfect co-parenting …
Can Legal Marijuana Usage Cost you Custody of your Children? An Attorney Weighs In
Legal Marijuana Usage in Washington Could Affect your chances of Gaining Primary Custody Divorce Lawyers for Men Attorney Katrina Otto discusses the legal complexities of this issue “Marijuana is legal …
Talking about Divorce with Teens (Part 3 of 3)
How to talk about Divorce with Preteens & Teenagers (Part 3) In the 3rd part of our three-part series, we’ll discuss how to talk to your teens about divorce Divorce …
How to talk to your younger children about Divorce (Part 2 of 3)
How to talk to your younger children about Divorce (Part 2 of 3) In part 2 of this 3-part series, we discuss how to talk to young children about Divorce, …
How to talk to your children about your Divorce (Part 1 of 3)
How to talk to your children about your Divorce (Part 1) In this 3-part series, we discuss how to talk to your children about your Divorce Divorce can be extremely …
What Parents Should Know If Their Kids Are Flying Alone During The Holidays
Is Your Child About To Fly Solo In The US? Check Out These Guidelines to Ensure a Safe Trip! The Holidays are a busy travel time, and it’s not uncommon during …
How to Monitor Your Children’s Health
Easily Stay On Top of Your Kid’s Health & Wellness Stay Organized & Up-to-Date on Your Children’s Medical Information At the beginning of each school year, many children have their …
Palimony Could Be Next for Washington State
Unwed Couples Could Be Subjected to Support Orders Like Alimony for the Married, Palimony Could Be Next for Washington The line dividing the legal rights of married couples and …
Facts About Child Custody For Fathers in the US
Child Custody for Fathers: Statistics with Infographic It is often presumed that there is a bias toward women in the family court system. Here are the true numbers on child …
3 Things Dads Forget Every New School Year
For children, the new school year always comes too soon. It seems like summer just started and suddenly it is September again. As a parent, you may feel the same …
Tsimhoni V. Tsimhoni: Parental Alienation and Ultimate Consequences
Sorry to disappoint the school children of the world, but the three Tsimhoni children just won “How I Spent My Summer Vacation.” When classes start again in the fall, they …
4 Ways To Survive A Court Ordered Seminar
BEEN ASSIGNED A PARENTING SEMINAR? WE’LL HELP YOU GET THROUGH IT. When there are minor children involved in a divorce, courts often order the divorcing spouses to attend parenting classes. …
Divorced Dads Back to School Checklist
It’s that time again, the start of a new school year. The end of summer brings a mad rush for new clothes, school supplies, and plenty of number two pencils. …
Divorce At A Wedding: Involve Your Children
Marriage is a monumental event in the lives of two people. A public sign of love and dedication, it is the beginning of a new life as husband and wife. …
Summer Checklist For Divorced Dads
Summer is here and with school coming to an end, your children are looking forward to the long summer vacation. As a divorced parent, you may have some concerns about …
When Your Children Live In A Different State: 4 Divorce Answers
If you are a parent just starting the divorce process you may be concerned about where your children are going to live and what the visitation schedule will be with …
3 Reasons No-Fault Divorce Helps You
Washington is a No-Fault Divorce state. This means that divorce does not require that there be wrongdoing on the part of either spouse. Instead, one spouse simply has to believe …
Don’t Stop Taking Your Son To Football Practice
It may be surprising that not taking your children to their after school activities could be such a big mistake. Such seemingly small issues though, often become heated points of …
Will Washington Follow California In Recognizing Multiple Parents?
A new law in the state of California allows family courts there to recognize more than two people as the legal parents of a child. The law was created to …
How Is Child Support Calculated
Every state handles income for calculating child support a little differently. Generally speaking, child support is calculated based on both parents’ income. Along with income, the following factors also play …
