Proactive-Change: A divorced dad is still a dad

Fathers rights & responsibilities in divorce & child custody

It should be self-evident: a divorced dad is still a dad.

The reality of divorce is a rude awakening:
- Joint custody is the outcome in only 2 out of 10 divorce cases.
- In 7 out of 10 divorce cases, the father is declared the non-custodial parent.

As a divorced dad, you probably feel betrayed, isolated, misunderstood... you feel that your rights to be a father are being trampled on.

In addition to free resources (see below), this site provides information on counseling & coaching for dads in divorce.

You may feel isolated, but you're not alone:
- see video
- all across America, fathers are affirming that dads are not disposable: see divorced fathers' stories... & more.

How do you live through the anguish and anger of your situation, day in and day out? How do you decide what to fight for, and when to let go? How do you deal with moments of discouragement or despair?

I want to share with you "the divorced father’s promise", to give you a sense of hope and focus:

"A divorced dad is still a dad. You will always be your child’s father – from close or from afar.

"You affirm your right to be a father by exercising it – in the best way you can at the time. You define yourself by what you can give, not by what you can’t."

From: Still a Dad

There is a section for stepmothers, second wives & girlfriends.

"still a dad" book

video

Dads & kids: photo stories