Fathers Are Forever: A Co-Parenting Guide for the 21st Century

As a recently divorced dad struggling for a way to deal with the court system and my relationship with my 8 year old daughter, I found Fathers Are Forever to be invaluable. This book truly is a "how to" guide for fathers (as well as mothers) who want to retain a strong relationship with their children while rebuilding their lives. After reading the book, I attended several of the author's workshoips and came away very impressed with his sincerity and knowledge. As I am both a Ph.D and a law student, I was particularly impressed by the author's insight into basic human psychology as well as the legal system. I recommend Fathers Are Forever in the strongest terms!

In Fathers Are Forever, author Steve Ashley is a relentless advocate for co-parenting and the importance of fathers in their childrens' lives. He speaks to divorced men in an easy to read, understandable style. Most chapters conclude with practical action steps guiding the father through the potential difficulties of co-parenting and the custody process. The book is very validating of fathers, and their experiences in divorce. It is also realistic in its assessment of the bias that fathers face in the custody process, while providing strategy for dealing with that bias.While helpful at any stage of co-parenting, I believe Fathers Are Forever can be an especially important, supportive took for fathers who are early in the divorce process. Written primarily for fathers and speaking directly to them, this book can also be helpful for anyone involved in co-parenting, including mothers and associated caregivers. Fathers Are Forever is a welcome addition to the toolbox for raising children when divorce occurs.