Divorces are tough. Whether this is your first divorce or you’ve been through several of them, each situation is unique. There’s no easy way to get through them.
You can read all the articles about divorce online and still not know what to do. This is especially true for men and fathers. They often engage in certain behaviors and actions that hurt them in the long run. They make the same mistakes over and over again, causing them to lose custody of their children, get less than they deserve, and have a hard time dealing with post-divorce life in general.
When it comes to child custody, many judges already have a predisposition to favor the mother. Many men try to fight this on their own and end up making matters even worse.
Making mistakes in a divorce is not a good idea, especially if you’re a man. Get the best outcome possible for your divorce case by avoiding these common mistakes.
Moving on Too Soon
One of the biggest concerns with men is that they tend to move on quickly after a divorce. It’s not uncommon for men to start a new relationship before the divorce is even finalized. This is a red flag to courts, especially if there are children involved. It gives judges the idea that the fathers are not committed to their children. They would rather be in a new relationship than fight for their kids.
Moving on too soon has other implications as well. It doesn’t give men the chance to grieve. They are instead using a new partner to resolve their loneliness, which is never a good idea. The issues that occurred in the marriage are never resolved.
Being All Business
Once divorce papers have been filed, many men go into fight mode. They no longer see their ex-wife as their former lover or the mother of their children. Instead, men tend to see their wives as their opponents. They tend to overlook the welfare of their wives and children. Instead, they turn their focus to the financial and business aspects of the divorce. This causes men to lose out on child custody. They are not focused on their children; instead, they want to win at all costs.
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What you do after a divorce can make or break your case. Men tend to view divorce differently from women, which can ruin their chance of child custody and cause the judge to side with the women.
Avoid common mistakes with help from an Anchorage family law attorney from Family Law Center for Men. We will advocate for your legal rights during a divorce. Schedule a consultation today by filling out the online form or calling (866) 535-9091.