E511 Revisiting: Fatherhood Through Divorce with Kirk Cocanougher and Marlon Graves

From the Good Dads Archive: Kirk Cocanougher, from Keller Williams, and Marlon Graves, VP of "A Girl Like Me," share their experiences on how to communicate with their ex-partners and how to be a good dad through difficult situations. Our Guest: Kirk Cocanougher Kirck Cocanougher of Keller Williwams is father of three of his own, and after he remarried he gained three bonus kids for a total of six. Our Guest: Marlon Grave Marlon Grave is the VP of "A Girl Like Me" and father of four.  Show Notes "Initially, it [the divorce] was definitely the hardest thing that I've ever been through." (1:52) "Can you talk about how you felt in the legal system, did you feel like it was stacked against you or did you have a good experience?" (7:42) "It [divorce] could make you into a, in my opinion, into a better person.. it could." (16:25) "I think the system has become more, and I don't want to say it this way, 'pro-women' or 'pro-mother'... at the end of the day, I just felt like if I did not make that extra effort, there are just some things I would have never found out." (24:45) "I think about the happiness I have now with my children, in comparison to then. Everything happens for a reason. At least in my case. I wouldn't be the person I am today if I didn't go through these turmoils." (29:25) Resources: Sign up for our newsletter and never miss a podcast! The Good Dads blog gooddads.com