By Saleem Rana
Interview by Dr. Melody Foxx and Logan Clarke
July 23, 2012
Dr. Melody Foxx and Logan Clarke
Jeffrey Leving spoke to Dr. Melody Foxx and Logan Clarke on L.A. Talk Radio about how fathers can stay connected with their children during and after a divorce. The guest on the weekly Answers for the Family radio show is the country’s leading authority on father’s rights, and he has written an insightful book called, “How to Be a Good Divorced Dad.” His latest book has been endorsed by Francis Cardinal George of the Archdiocese of Chicago. It has also received high praise from President Barack Obama.
Who Is Jeffery Leving?
Jeffrey is a lawyer in Illinois who has been named by Forbes Radio as one of “America’s Best Lawyers.” He has written two other books on the topic of divorce and father’s rights: “Fathers’ Rights” and “Divorce Wars.”
The Unique Challenges Faced By Fathers
During the interview, Jeffrey shared pragmatic ideas on how fathers can stay in touch with children and handle the accusations of ex-wives. He offered advice and dispelled myths about divorced fathers, who have often been maligned as absent, irresponsible, or alienated based on allegations by the ex-wife.
Today millions of fathers are embroiled in legal battles to win custody of their children. In fact, it is quite common for the court system to push away fathers, excluding them from their children’s lives. After bitter divorce proceedings, many fathers find themselves barred from playing a parental role in their children’s lives.
Jeffrey encourages disenfranchised fathers not to give up hope. Throughout his career as a lawyer, he has helped fathers successfully navigate through the legal system. He has shown fathers how to protect their own rights, as well as that of their children, both during and after a divorce. He shared many stories based on over 20 years of experience to illustrate his points.
Final Thoughts
Since American fathers face a biased legal system that often favors mothers, it is necessary for fathers to demonstrate parental competence, avoid false accusations of child abuse, and find ways to prevent being alienated from their children. They also have to learn how to determine when to settle and when to litigate, as well as how to work with psychologists and social workers involved in the case.
To hear this interview in its entirety, go to:
http://answersforthefamily.com/how-to-be-a-good-divorced-dad-jeffrey-leving/
