Tips For Dads Surviving Divorce

Tips For Dads Surviving Divorce

Surviving the divorce process can sometimes be challenging and getting a fair deal at the end of it all can be even harder. Family law for dads can often leave them on the wrong end of the deal and leave them feeling emotionally and financially overwhelmed.

There are some helpful pieces of advice for dads who are going through a divorce to help keep them on the front foot and also help them to maintain their sanity during a stressful period.

Don’t move out of home

Moving out of home before the divorce is finalised puts you in a bad position. If the dad leaves prior to the divorce settlement, then it gives the wife the upper hand and she holds practical custody over the children in this instance.

Moving into another bedroom may be necessary, but moving out will give your wife an advantage later down the track.

Keep behaviour to a high standard

This involves keeping everything clean. Limit consumption of alcohol and drugs as much as possible and do not consume it at all if that is possible. Paying bills on time and not getting into any public confrontations is the next step to ensure that there is nothing to show that the father cannot manage responsibility.

Family law for dads is more challenging than it is for mothers as there is a bias towards them. This means that fathers must have a higher standard of behaviour to limit any bias as much as possible.

Find quality legal counsel

Finding the right lawyer is going to make things a lot easier for the father in both dealing with the situation and achieving a positive outcome.  Ask family and friends and any other divorced fathers for their recommendations and their own past experience.

The chosen attorney should be someone who specialises in family law and, if possible, someone who is sympathetic and understanding of a father’s challenges in divorce. Being completely honest with your lawyer is then important to get the most out of them.

Keep communicating with the children

The children’s feelings towards their father cans often play a big role in the custody case.  As a result, it is important that dads keep communicating with their children during this time by showing up to their sports matches and performances to prove how much they care.

Have fun with the children and don’t talk negatively about their mother when with them. Continuing a positive relationship will make it more normal for the children and help with the custody battle.

Keep yourself healthy

Continue with your normal routine through a healthy diet and regular exercise. It is really easy for dads to get bogged down by the challenges of this time so exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle will be beneficial for managing stress and anxiety.

Keep records

Keep a record of everything that is said and done both within and outside of the household. Take note of any threats or insults and keep a careful note of the spending habits of your wife. Keep a lookout for any large withdrawals and when you giove money to the kids, know how they spend it.

All of this makes sure that your wife is not taking advantage of you while she can and if she does it provides a great piece of evidence during the divorce.

All in all, family law for dads is going to be a little bit more challenging. Men often don’t have the large support groups that women have and the legal system has a noticeable bias towards the wife. Using these tips is going to be very helpful in managing yourself as a father and a man when going through divorce.