How to be a good divorced dad: being the best parent you can be before, during and after the break-up

Positive advice for divorced dads and their familiesThe country's leading authority on fathers' rights Jeffery M. Leving presents a definitive how-to resource for divorced dads of any age, background, and marriage history. Leving offers targeted guidance and suggests techniques for staying connected with children and dealing with ex-wives—and in some cases a new girlfriend or the wife's new boyfriend—during the divorce and afterwards. This upbeat bookoffers good news for divorced dads and counters many of the myths that paint divorcing fathers as alienated, irresponsible, or absent.Includes advice for overcoming limited access to children with cooperative responses and legal remedies if necessaryReveals how to avoid depression and feelings of guilt that can cause a divorced dad to give up and lose connection with his kidsOffers ideas for responding to an ex-wife's remarriage, moving, unfounded accusations, and other common issuesContains guidance for engaging in new relationships and possibly remarriageHow to Be a Good Divorced Dad is practical and down-to-earthand offers dozens of real life examples of dads who have discovered the importance of staying involved in their children's lives. INDICE: Acknowledgments ixIntroduction 11 The Obstacles: Identify the Factors That Can Drive a Wedge Between You and Your Children 72 The Difference Between Good Dads and Struggling Fathers 253 The Impact of Divorce on Children: The Knowledge You Need, the Actions You Should Take 454 Romance: Use Your Head When It Comes to Your Heart 635 Money Issues: How to Manage Changing and Challenging Financial Situations 796 When There€™s a New Man in Your Children€™s Life: How to Avoid Being Replaced 977 Therapy Isn€™t for Women Only: Dealing with Your Issues So You Can Have a Better Relationship with Your Kids 1178 Legal Remedies: How the Courts Can Help You and Your Kids 1339 Going Forward: How toMaintain and Strengthen Connections with Your Kids 14910 Developing Trends and Changes That Still Need to Be Made 155Resources 165Notes 169Index 171

• ISBN: 978-1-118-11410-0
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 192
• Fecha Publicación: 09/05/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés