With a pending or completed divorce, Valentine's Day is up there with anniversaries and birthdays when it comes to heart wrenching memories.  It's a holiday based on love, and in many divorce cases, it can be an unpleasant reminder of the love that has been lost. Thankfully, Valentine's Day can also be a great time to remember the perks of being single, and it's a great opportunity to spend some time with your children. Try some of these seven Valentine's Day activities and forget the woes of being single on the day designed for couples.

The new year brings forth fresh opportunities to start a new hobby or project, and there’s no better way to enjoy “dad time” with your kids than doing something positive for the community. Not only will you and the youngsters be helping others, but everyone involved will benefit, as well. Research has indicated that many positive long-term influences result from learning to volunteer at any age, and the practice appears to have additional benefits for youth.

If you are a divorced or separated parent and you want to modify your visitation rights in Fort Walton or throughout the state of Florida, there are a few things that you need to know. The process of modifying visitation rights can be complex and there are a number of factors that are considered when the judge is hearing the case to modify the current visitation structure. If you want professional representation to give you the best chance of getting the results you want, Kenny Leigh and Associates serves all of North and South Florida with offices in Fort Walton Beach, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Boca Raton, Daytona and Fleming Island. Kenny Leigh and Associates is a family law firm that represents men only.

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As an active dad, you go far beyond simply changing a few diapers. You are the one attending to your child's emotional needs and genuinely love being the one taking care of them. From potty training to tantrums and homework, you are involved in a meaningful way.

So, what happens when a dad who is actively involved is faced with the possibility of a nasty custody battle? The top five things that active fathers should know before they ever walk into a courtroom are outlined below.