Parental alienation is a complex issue that affects many international fathers who are separated from their children before or after divorce. In each case, the right of a father is often seriously violated and ignored. These fathers face significant challenges in maintaining relationships with their children, navigating complicated legal systems, and overcoming cultural barriers. With...
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International family lawyer cannot help father see children when long distance involved
According to an international family lawyer, there are many cases of parental alienation and abduction across borders. Divorced fathers involved in international marriage are granted the right to have their children visit their home country during summer breaks or even have their children relocate to their home country for better educational opportunities after reaching a...
Wife hates me and slanders me. Why can’t you talk back online?
“My wife hates me so much that… she does everything to frame me and everyone believes in her!” During the family court proceedings, the father is often falsely accused (or exaggerated) of something he has never done. The bias in court prevents him from proving his innocence, leading to frustration. He has lost his marriage,...
Why daughter needs a dad? 10 reasons why a father is irreplaceable
Why daughter needs a dad? Why son needs a father? In many divorce cases, we sometimes see mothers trying to convince the judge that their children do not need a father in their lives. The mothers make the claim that they can act like a father themselves, or they can find a stepfather who is...
Men Group or Mens Group: Why you never find one you like?
There are some discrepancy between what men need and what a men group needs, sometimes because of the groups’ origin. Some of these men’s groups are formed as subsidiaries of women’s organizations or by professionals (mostly non-men) who believe that men need more education. As a result, you often see phrases such as “How to...
The “Men hate men” Mystery: It’s not news women hate men but why men hate men?
The so-called “Men hate men” syndrome is the observation that men are usually not good listeners to other men and do not show empathy towards other men. In family court, men may feel isolated or unsupported due to a perceived bias in favor of women. And the people who hold the bias include both men...
Hate my wife: Is it normal? What can I do?
A man can say “hate my wife” for many different reasons. If it’s serious enough to initiate a divorce or you are already in the process of divorcing, we have to manage the hatred and transform it to something else. Why? It is impossible for a person to feel hate towards someone without feeling any...
50/50 custody requirements: a generous father. How being generous can give good impression
When parents divorce, the court must decide on issues such as child custody, visitation, and child support. As for 50/50 custody requirements, judges in family court often consider a range of factors when making these decisions, such as the needs and preferences of the children, the financial situation of each parent, and the ability of...
Parenting Plan Examples, Parenting classes, why single fathers should do it?
It is highly advised for a father to have a positive and constructive attitude in family court, rather than dwelling on past unfairness and perceived biases. By taking proactive steps to demonstrate his commitment to his children’s well-being such as having a parenting plan and taking parenting courses, the father can show the judge that...
What happens when you file a motion for contempt if you cannot see kids in school?
If a father is blocked from visitation by his ex-wife, it is important to follow the custody or visitation order issued by the court (and seek the possibility of filing a motion for contempt). If the court order specifies that the father is not allowed to have contact with the children, then going to the...