Civil War - A Dad's Guide to Custody [Paperback]

J.D. Joseph E. Cordell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2007

Many dads face divorce feeling angry, bewildered, confused, and uninformed. The break up of a long-term relationship is often even more traumatic when coupled with the need to deal with issues such as custody, support, and division of assets, property and debts. The inherent bias of the court system in favor of women further exacerbates divorce for many men. Given that a dad will be fighting an uphill battle, his objective must be to obtain the best possible result. A dad owes his kids the most they can have of him - his time, his wisdom, and his participation in their lives. He owes them the best possible outcome. This book is a hardheaded and pragmatic instruction manual for divorced and divorcing dads seeking to maximize their role in their children's lives.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

This book gives you clear, easy-to-understand tips on how to achieve the best results possible for your situation. It shows you how to fight to win. Comprehensive chapters walk you through every step of the divorce process, with special attention to the custody battle. You'll learn the meaning of legal terms, the process of divorce, how courts determine custody, and how to maximize your chances of victory at every stage.

From the Author

Joseph E. Cordell, J.D. Many dads face divorce feeling angry, bewildered, confused, and uninformed. The break up of a long-term relationship is often even more traumatic when coupled with the need to deal with issues such as custody, support, and division of assets, property and debts. The inherent bias of the court system in favor of women further exacerbates divorce for many men. The result is that the judicial system - lawyers, judges, social workers, and the administration - is prone to assume, without proof, that moms should be the primary custodial parent, that men accused of abuse are guilty of abuse, and conversely, that men alleging abuse are lying or overreacting. The "system" assumes that women are not as capable of generating income as men are, and that a man is less deserving of assets earned by a woman than when the reverse circumstances exist. Given that you will be fighting an uphill battle, your objective must be to obtain the best possible result. You owe to your kids the most they can have of you - your time, your wisdom, and your participation in their lives. You owe them the best possible outcome. This book is a hardheaded and pragmatic instruction manual for divorced and divorcing dads seeking to maximize their role in their children's lives." To use a sports analogy, even when you cannot commence play on the 50-yard line, you can still often win. You simply have to work harder than your opponent. Besides, if you are a determined dad, throwing down your helmet and walking off the field is not an option. The game will go on without you.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 271 pages
• Publisher: DadsDivorce; 3rd,Updated edition (December 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967949904
• ISBN-13: 978-0967949901
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,734,130 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)