0_Apprentice
Hi, I am a single parent. I live alone with my children. Do you know any single parents?
1_Wizard
Yes, my younger brother is a single parent.  He had a lot of trouble getting his kids out of a bad situation, but thanks to the Father's Rights Movement, he finally succeeded. 
0_Apprentice
That is great to hear. Single dads are much more frequent than they used to be. I am glad that the legal system is recognizing we are just as capable as females, lol.
1_Wizard
Yes, father's are just as capable as parents.  I know I am a great parent to my children, but I am blessed that they also have a great mother.
0_Apprentice
My kids also spend time with their mother. We have joint custody so they switch between our houses. They are doing great!
1_Wizard
Is there a single one of you that is listed as the custodial parent?  I cannot imagine having to be away from my kids for a couple weeks at a time, but I am sure if it is an unhealthy marriage, joint custody is better.
0_Apprentice
In my state we don't have to list a custodial parent. We split everything down the middle, including expenses and decisions. If we disagree we talk with a Parenting Coordinator.
1_Wizard
The whole concept of a Parenting Coordinator is new to me.  My state does not have that option, instead one parent is chosen as a custodial parent, and the other generally has to pay the bulk of any expenses, and see the children less often.