Dad's Up Front

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day to all of the GREAT moms out there.

We appreciate you. We see you. We are grateful for you.

04/18/2026

Someone once asked, "what's so great about being a dad when you have to always provide so much"?

The easy answer was "feeling needed". I know I personally needed that motivation. We all know that feeling of holding a child and transitioning from you and who you were to to who you had to be for them.

Being a dad is a thankless role because dads don't seek thanks. We want a cigar and a bourbon and to be able to say "look what I help build" when it comes to our children.

Its not supposed to be easy gentleman, but you are built for this. Salute to all good dads. We are in this together.

Stay encouraged. Keep being leaders and on behalf of Dad's Up Front know that you are appreciated and role models.

04/17/2026

As much as we try to keep this page positive, too many frustrated dads have reached out lately knowing they are the victims of this mentality. We heard you.

It's sad and frustrating.

But don't worry about her. Don't focus on what she's trying to do to you because you don't love her. You aren't her man anymore, but you will always be your children father.

Our response is to lock in on be amazing dads. We take the losses that result in a win for our kids. Dads do that. Keep going ya'll

03/21/2026

Keep your Fathers Day plans open dads. Working on something really good for us and its looking god.

03/16/2026

It's Monday. Which means its a new week and a dad that is fighting for his kids is going to be in that lonely hallway at court. He can be as tough as nails in the street, but in court, he's vulnerable and afraid.

Please join us in simply doing a quick fingers crossed for the good dads going through it this week. Positive energy/positive results.

03/09/2026

2 dads who are supporters of Dads Up Front went to court last week. Both received summons to come to court for child support.

In both cases, mom never showed up and cases were dismissed. When we do the right thing from day 1, we have nothing to fear my brothers.

Parent like the only thing that matters is your legacy as a dad!

03/02/2026

I'll go first. Be present.

"Where's my dad"?

"Dad's Up Front"!

03/01/2026

Dad's Up Front is actively recruiting men who are willing to volunteer to mentor and help Dads who have been where you've been. The "it takes a village" mentality doesn't stop at childhood.
Be a part of the "First 25". Let's help each other!
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02/24/2026

A common misconception around child support in Connecticut is that its slanted to mom. Its not. Its slanted to the person that makes less money.

The agitated operates off of ehat they call "the book". You can easily look at your income, moms income, the percentage of time with the child and see exactly what child support looks like.

Important note. The state will only deviate from "the book", when Dad has a shared custody agreement.

I am a dad who went from paying $225 a week, to $45 a week, to zero, based on amendments to custody and having my child on my insurance.

If you have shared custody, and she makes more than you, you should be receiving child support, not paying it.

Instantly calculate CT child support by entering your incomes, parenting time and number of children. See how parenting time affects the total.

02/20/2026

Our Dads with upcoming court dates, remember the cardinal rule of family court, leave your emotions at home.

A judge will not care about your feelings. He won't care what mom did 6 months ago that you think you are going to use against her. They don't want to be hear it.

Focus. Lock in on the fact that you are there as an advocate for your child(ren), not for yourself.

As soon as the machismo comes out in mediation or in front of a judge, you are toast.

Don't give them the satisfaction.