With Father's Day rapidly approaching, there may be no better time than June to take stock of the state of fathers' rights in the U.S. If you are a dad going through a divorce in 2015, what can you expect?
Virtually all states have taken steps in recent decades to revise divorce laws to reflect modern views on family life and the best interests of children, creating a more level playing field for parents going through divorce. This isn't to suggest suggest that there aren't instances of dads feeling discriminated against in custody proceedings and that advocacy work for fathers' rights is no longer needed; however, we can clearly see that a growing number of fathers are emerging from divorce with custody agreements in place that support meaningful, close relationships with their kids.
In this excellent blog posting Bari Zell Weinberger writes about three key ways to achieve a child custody settlement with your former spouse that respects your child's relationships with both of you:
* Make the Most of Flexible Parenting Time Arrangements
* Embrace Peaceful Methods of Divorce
* Changing Workplace Roles
If you or someone you know could benefit from assistance in decision making during a divorce, contact Falmouth Mediation at 508-566-4159 for a free, no-obligation, private, confidential consultation. We will be happy to discuss the key details of your situation, address any concerns, and help you decide if divorce mediation would be beneficial.
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