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Dads Today Divorce Series Part Two
Daddy's House: When Fathers Are Awarded Full Custody of Their Children By Carma Haley
Other situations in which fathers may be awarded custody are when the father has been determined to be the better parent, have a more financially secure environment, the mother has abandoned the children or the mother wants to pursue a career.
"Getting custody wasn't as easy as it sounds," says Stell. "I had re-evaluate my hobbies and interests as well as my old way of thinking. The hobbies and outside interests changed when I decided I wanted my kids to remain with me. The things I do now are whatever my kids do and my main interest is them. I still have my own time, friends and outside activities, but I honestly would rather be with my kids."
Divorce can be very stressful on children, especially if a custody battle is involved. Fathers who are awarded custody also are given the task of making the transition from a two-parent household to a one-parent household less frightening and uncomfortable for their children. This is not always easy. Depending upon the circumstances of the divorce, the issue of transition from one situation to another can be quite complicated. "A lot is going to depend upon the reason the father is raising the children and the age of the child as to how a father can lessen the stress of the situation," says Grief. "The circumstances are going to help set the stage a little bit for things a parent should do and whether or not the mother is still taying involved with the child will also be another reason to look at in terms of what kind of interventions are best.
Want to see more?
- Ask Brian Newman ,founder of Dads and Divorce and member of the DadsToday expert panel, your questions about how divorce affects your kids.
- Read Part Three of our Dads and Divorce Series.
- Read Part One of our Dads and Divorce Series.
- DadsToday
- Chat with other divorced dads on the Divorced Dads discussion board.
