Book Reviews: 5 Great Reads for Divorced Men

3. Father’s Rights: The Sourcebook for Dealing with the Child Support System.
Any father who’s been in and out of courts trying to obtain joint custody of their children already knows that this fight is a long, hard battle that rarely ends in their favor. "Father’s Rights," by Jon Conine, is written for separated or divorce fathers and stepfathers who desire a clear understanding of the child support process. Fighting for child support is both legally and emotionally taxing. This book outlines the problems that can arise during your fight, and how to confront them head-on so you don’t become viewed as a villain. Conine criticizes the child support system’s society and welfare programs, the negative view of the father and how child support has evolved into a “a huge collection machine.” 

4. Divorce Rules for Men: a Man to Man guide for Managing your Split and Saving Thousands.
Martin M. Shenkman and Michael J. Hamilton provide a comprehensive guide to finding the right attorney, filing procedures, negotiating a reasonable property settlement, child support and more. "Divorce Rules for Men" offers readers a step-by-step explanation of the entire divorce process—from before you file for divorce to moving on with your life afterward. It also explains what men can expect along the way and how they can save money throughout this enduring time. Chapters include: Finding the Right Lawyer, What You Need to Know Before You Leave Home, Communicating With Your Children, Alimony, Maintenance and Child Support, and more.

5. Divorced Dads: Shattering the myths. 
Seven myths perceived to be fact by children and adults alike are debunked by Sanford L. Braver, Ph.D., and Diane O'Connell in "Divorced Dads." The book shatters the image of the “Bad Divorced Dad”, deadbeat dads, the no-show dad, standards of living, terms of divorce, emotional issues of divorce, and who leaves the marriage…and why it matters. Through exhaustive research, the book displays the flaws in divorce research, the one-sided studies of divorced men and women, the misusage of census data, and more to reveal the surprising truth about dads and divorce. By presenting the facts, this book aims to reverse the negative image that has too often classified divorced dads. Dr. Braver is a professor of psychology at Arizona State University. The theories in the book are based on a study he conducted with 1000 divorcing couples over eight years.