Sheen and Richards have two daughters, Sam, 6 years old, and Lola, 4 years old.  Even though Sheen no longer has custody rights, he still visits his daughters for dinners and pays $50,000 in child support every month.

The mission of our firm is to make sure fathers never feel like they have to give up when it comes to their kids.  Call us today at 407-644-1895 to discuss your situation and find out how we can help you protect your parental rights.

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Although lawyers for the Brazilian family did not respond to multiple requests for comment, the press in Brazil reported that family representatives said the child, Sean, would be turned over to his father, David Goldman, and that the family would seek no further legal remedies. Mr. Smith, a New Jersey Republican who has helped Mr. Goldman with his case, said lawyers from both sides agreed on a plan that would have the family deliver Sean to his father at the American Consulate in Rio at 9 a.m. (6 a.m. Eastern time).

Mr. Goldman lives in Tinton Falls, N.J. The legal battle, waged in American and Brazilian courts, began when Sean’s mother, a Brazilian, traveled with him from the United States to Brazil in 2004. She then asked for a divorce from Mr. Goldman and declared her intention to keep their son. She died last year. Brazil’s chief Supreme Court justice ordered Tuesday that the boy be returned to his father.

Mery Galanternick contributed reporting from Rio de Janeiro.

Article courtsey of the New York Times

Article By | KIRK SEMPLE

Published | December 23, 2009

Although stuck in a bad situation, we commend Woods for his efforts to repair his family.

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Christmas is often a “sad” time of year for the poor and underprivileged; but that doesn’t mean that is has to be.  As the economy continues to remain stagnant and unemployment tops 10 percent nationally, the need for charitable contributions rises.  Your generosity is necessary now more than ever.  The Men’s Divorce Law Firm will be hosting a toy drive, to benefit families that would otherwise have little to celebrate during this holiday season. Kandi Crossen, Senior Paralegal in our Ocala office will be organizing, and heading up this annual event, along with other staff members from the Men’s Divorce Law Firm. Mrs. Crossen and the staff will spending  Christmas day distributing gifts in the low income residential areas to those in need: young and old.

As more fortunate people look forward to the season of cheer and gifts, the plight of many families of poverty is an especially urgent focus of the every day task of keeping their electricity on and food in their refrigerator.  As jobs have been minimal and mortgages have gone unpaid, it is unfortunate that foreclosures have dictated that unfortunately, many this holiday season will not be celebrating in dwellings of their own, but rather in hotels, low-income housing, shelters, or even on the streets.

Please help us help them.  Contributions can vary from crayons and pot holders to a pair of shoes or a book.  Any gift you are able to donate is an act of generosity that would provide someone an otherwise unimaginable blessing.  Your cash, gift card, or unwrapped donation can be dropped off at either of our two locations, anytime before December 22.

If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact our Senior Paralegal, Kandi Crossen, at our Ocala Office.

Winter Park: 913 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789, Tel: (407) 644-1896

Ocala: 520 S.E. Fort King St., Suite B3, Ocala, FL 34471, Tel: (352) 368-9993

Gifts will be collected during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you would like to drop off gifts outside of business hours, please email either Kandi in our Ocala office at KCrossen@MensDivorceLaw.com or Stephanie in our Winter Park office at SColosi@MensDivorceLaw.com.

Suggestion ideas

1. Tea cup with assortment of herbed teas and a pretty spoon

2. Recipe cards with an apron and cooking utensils such as measuring cups and spoons

3. A selection of paperbacks from the best seller’s list

4. Crossword puzzle and word puzzle books with pencils, pencil sharpener, and eraser

5. Stationary, matching envelopes, packet of postage stamps, and an attractive pen set

6. Scrapbook with a selection of supplies

7. Playing cards, Uno cards, Skipbo deck, or other card games for the card lover

8. Disposable camera and photo album (Camera is 3.99 at Walgreens and photo album can be purchased at the Dollar Store.)

9. Gardening items, including utensils, gloves, and seed packets in a flowerpot

10. Scented candles and candleholders

11. Scented soaps and a pretty dish

12. Shower gel, bubble bath and lotion in pretty containers with bath sponge

13. For kids, an assortment of markers, colored pencils, crayons, stickers and art paper, cameral, soccer ball, football, basket ball, gloves, hats, scarves.

14. Kids “goodie basket” with favorite junk food –perfect for a teenager!

15. Flip calendar with daily inspirational messages, devotions, sports trivia, or jokes

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In a strange twist of events, the biological mother (Mike’s now ex-wife) remarried to his daughter’s biological father. Although his daughter was now living with both biological parents, he was still being forced to pay child support. Why would he still be willing to do so? As quoted in the article, “Just because our relationship started because of someone else’s lie,” he said later, “doesn’t mean the bond that developed isn’t real.”

Despite the situation, Mike still loves his daughter more than anything and proves a great example of a father who would do anything for their child.

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With articles such as “Paying More Attention to Fathers,” “Fathers Gain Respect from Experts (and Mothers),” “The Basics of Fatherhood,” and “More Dads Influence Daughters’ Career Paths,” the nation is beginning to understand that BOTH parents are key factors in the wellbeing of a child’s upbringing. Managing Attorney Jeffrey Feulner of the Men’s Divorce Law Firm commends the New York Times for continuing the nationwide effort to raise awareness of the importance of fathers in the lives of their children.

As quoted in on of the articles, ‘“The walls in family resource centers are pink, there are women’s magazines in the waiting room, the mother’s name is on the files, and the home visitor asks for the mother if the father answers the door,” said Philip A. Cowan, an emeritus professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, who along with his wife, Carolyn Pape Cowan, has conducted decades of research on families. “It’s like fathers are not there.”’

The times are now changing, and it is important that every parent becomes educated about the effects of a fatherless environment.

The full articles from the New York Times:

Paying More Attention to Fathers

Fathers Gain Respect From Experts (and Mothers)

The Basics of Fatherhood

More Dads Influence Daughters’ Career Paths

Click here to read the full article, “Recession the Glue Keeping Couples Married,” from the Orlando Business Journal