Divorced Dads: Find Ways to Be Involved

by fathers.com | Jan 19, 2016 | Divorced Dad, Non-custodial Dad

Some of the most heroic examples of fatherhood are found in single, non-custodial dads who find ways to engage their children despite the challenges.

Thanks for What? Divorced Dads & the Holidays

by fathers.com | Nov 21, 2015 | Divorced Dad, Featured Resource Center Page, Holidays / Seasonal, Non-custodial Dad

While it’s difficult not having a partner during the holidays, it’s particularly difficult when we don’t have our children. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the things we don’t have and the things for which we’re not thankful.

Talking About the Divorce: 5 Things Kids Need to Hear

by fathers.com | Oct 1, 2015 | Divorced Dad, Involvement, Non-custodial Dad, Single Dad

I’ve learned some things about being a great divorced dad, especially about communication. Here are my best pieces of advice …

Ways to Stay Positive Through Discouragement

by fathers.com | Jul 16, 2015 | Divorced Dad, Enlisting Other Dads, Non-custodial Dad, Single Dad, Stepdad

If you’re like many men, you love being a dad. It speaks to something deep within you. But sometimes it gets hard, and you get discouraged. Nothing seems to work with your kids, and the payoffs are few and far between.

7 Tips for Being a Good Divorced Dad

by fathers.com | May 6, 2015 | Divorced Dad, Non-custodial Dad

by Bruce Provda, Esq. When Juan and his wife started to talk about divorce, Juan’s concern was for his relationship with his children. He had seen friends who lost touch with their children even though they still shared custody with the ex. Their kids were...

Divorced Dads: Choose Your Battles Wisely

by fathers.com | Apr 22, 2015 | Featured Resource Center Page, Divorced Dad, Non-custodial Dad, Single Dad

We need to be careful when determining what we’re fighting for. We can easily get caught up in fighting for us—our rights, our reputation, our time—and not realize that our children are getting caught in the middle.

Be Reliable Despite Divorce: How to Make Joint Custody Work

by fathers.com | Mar 5, 2015 | Featured Resource Center Page, Consistency, Divorced Dad, Non-custodial Dad

by Dat To Joint child custody can be a real challenge for many fathers. Putting together a schedule that pleases both parties and the children involved can be hard enough. And it can be exhausting trying to deal with the stress of shuffling children from house to...

Divorced Dads: A Helpful Perspective on Your Ex

by fathers.com | Feb 19, 2015 | Featured Resource Center Page, Divorced Dad, Non-custodial Dad

Since you both have that bigger goal, you need to focus on that more than your disagreements and find a way to do your best.

Don’t Be a Disney Dad

by fathers.com | Jul 31, 2014 | Featured Resource Center Page, Discipline, Divorced Dad, Non-custodial Dad

by Scott Moore What is a Disney Dad? A "Disney Parent" actually has a legal definition: "a noncustodial parent who indulges his or her child with gifts and good times during visitation and leaves most or all disciplinary responsibilities to the other parent." It's...