Hey Fathers
A month ago,I moved to an apartment uptown. I took this apartment because it was cheap,and doable considering the garnish of 50% on my wages by the FRO. I will be honest it’s not in the nicest area,known for drugs and drug addicts etc.
However; my landlord went to great extent renovating the apartment,and she is a great landlord. So I will stay here and see how things go for now. I found out today, that a tenant in another unit down the hall committed suicide a couple weeks ago, he was 47 yrs old,I met him a couple times in my travels to and from the apartment building.
It’s unsettling to know someone ended their life just down the hallway. Well thats enough about that subject I find it depressing.
Ok fathers I’m going to ramble about something else,and you need to listen.
If you are a father who is just beginning the separation or divorce process. This is highly emotional time and the decisions you make are critical in protecting your rights and your children’s rights.
- Take a step back from the situation and don’t let your emotions get the better of you.
- Seek legal advice paid or legal aid immediately to advise you in your course of action (don’t procrastinate)
- Don’t leave your home,and your children until you seek legal advice.Because if you leave the home,you are essentially abandoning your responsibilities as a father,by leaving your children in the care and control of their mother,and she will seek sole custody in court and win on these grounds alone.
- Don’t think of what is best for you,talk to your children and consider their needs and wants before your own.
- Work out a separation agreement without going to court,that is a amicable for both parties and the children.
- Keep calm,cool and collective in all situations,because being a hothead will work against you.
- Learn about the laws that affect you concerning divorce,separation,child support,spousal support and know what your rights as a father are so you have the confidence and knowledge when your in court.
- Most important stay connected with your children and don’t degrade your spouse in front of them or make them choose sides.
- Use the links I have provided on this blog,there is a lot of great free information you can use to educate yourself and protect your rights as a father.
Thanks for listening today………………..Brian
Lets keep the good fight going
