ABSTRACT
Relying on single fathers' accounts, this study examined the experience of single fatherhood and the communication practices between single fathers and their child. Single fathers also answered closed-ended questions. Results offer insight into the challenges and joys that single fathers experience. Single fathers clearly disclosed love for their child and a valuation of their relationship with their child, and expressed exasperation and dissatisfaction with the court system and negative perceptions of single fathers by society. More detailed information and discussion follow