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About Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
I can answer questions regarding marriage and family concerning marital crisis, separating, Managed Separations, deciding to divorce, the divorce process and divorce therapy, and post divorce issues. I am a psychological and mental health specialist, and not an attorney, so unfortunately I wouldn't be able to answer your legal questions -- but I look forward to any questions regarding relationship health or deciding to separate of divorce – including those about children.

Experience
I am a Marriage and family Therapist and work with couples and families in marital crisis and/or considering divorce every day. I help them make the wisest possible decision for them, and help them put their marriage on track or help ease them through divorce.

Organizations
American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Texas Association of Marriage & Family Therapists San Antonio Association of Marriage & Family Therapists

Publications
San Antonio Express-News North San Antonio Times

Education/Credentials
M.A. and Ph.D. in Marriage & Family Therapy BA in Journalism Licensed Professional Counselor Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

Contemplating Divorce11/5/2009Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
  Q: Becky, I have been married for over 10 years and have three beautiful children. Until 8 months ...
  A: No, I do not think it is good to stay married for the children -- they need to be exposed to a ...
issues w/ boyfriends ex11/3/2009Philip Belove, Ed.D.
  Q: I am a 30yr old single mother, by single my sons dad is out of the picture. I am involved with a 29 ...
  A: Dominique, I've seen this situation before. Bad news. My experience with these -- The ex wife and ...
boyfriend and his exwife spending time together11/1/2009Philip Belove, Ed.D.
  Q: My boyfriend of a year and a half has a daughter with his Ex- wife. They still do family things ...
  A: Okay. This sounds less extreme than the first way you described it. I have seen this kind of a ...
boyfriend and his exwife spending time together11/1/2009Philip Belove, Ed.D.
  Q: My boyfriend of a year and a half has a daughter with his Ex- wife. They still do family things ...
  A: That's one of the worst versions of this story I've heard. I have suggestions but I don't like any ...
HUSBAND'S relations with FORMER stepchildren?10/27/2009Philip Belove, Ed.D.
  Q: I'm writing in the hopes that you can give me an un-biased opinion of this situation and possible ...
  A: Good. I look forward to speaking with you. A couple things to be mindful of: First, it's a pretty ...
HUSBAND'S relations with FORMER stepchildren?10/26/2009Philip Belove, Ed.D.
  Q: I'm writing in the hopes that you can give me an un-biased opinion of this situation and possible ...
  A: Well that changes things a bit. It makes his wish to retain contact more mysterious. I actually ...
About to deliver 2nd child; contemplating divorce10/26/2009Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
  Q: Becky, I'm a 39 year old professional woman who is eight months pregnant. I've got a wonderful ...
  A: I could feel the frustration you feel oozing out of every word you wrote -- and for good reason!! ...
Amendment10/26/2009Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger
  Q: Plaese inform me regarding time line to file an amendment to a Divoce that settled in 05-06. Thank ...
  A: I am not an attorney, but most divorce decrees have a very limited time for amendments, as in 30 ...
Relations with former stepchildren?10/26/2009Philip Belove, Ed.D.
  Q: I'm writing in the hopes that you can give me an un-biased opinion of this situation and possible ...
  A: You say you feel stressed and that seems an appropriate emotional response. There is a lot going ...
divorce10/24/2009Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
  Q: My wife has a boyfriend that is waiting on our divorce to get his. We have not filled anything yet ...
  A: I am really sorry for what you are going through. I am sure it is sad, frustrating, and maddening ...
Breaking down with hurt10/23/2009Pastor Kimberly Lemler
  Q: I don't know what to do. I have a 9 year old daughter with my ex husband I divorced 6 years ago. I ...
  A: Unfortunately, this is what can happen when money is the ruling factor. I am so sorry you are going ...
divorce10/18/2009Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger
  Q: I've been separated for 8 years without any contact with my spouse, we have no children together. ...
  A: You need to consult an attorney. State laws vary regarding abandonment or time frames for prolonged ...
Divorce, Child Abandoment10/17/2009Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger
  Q: I have a bit of a problem and a lot of confusion. Here's my problem: I got married in March 2007 and ...
  A: I am so sorry for what you have gone through emotionally. I would like to suggest just a couple of ...
Getting a Divorce10/17/2009Philip Belove, Ed.D.
  Q: I have been married to my husband for 6 months and we have been separated for 3 months. He is very ...
  A: Kearsten, it sounds like you are planning to get a divorce. Do I have that correct? It does sound ...
Getting a Divorce10/17/2009Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
  Q: I have been married to my husband for 6 months and we have been separated for 3 months. He is very ...
  A: I am so sorry that you are going through a bad time when this time so soon after your marriage ought ...
Divorce10/17/2009Rebecca
  Q: I have been married for 6 months to my husband and separated for almost 3 months he is very ...
  A: A divorce cost anywhere between 250.00 to 300.00 to file. The papers you need are available online ...
Liability-recovery10/16/2009Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger
  Q: I have recently divorced to accommodate my exhusbands needs. He was supposed to take over 20,000 of ...
  A: I'm sorry for what you are going through. I certainly don't want to discourage you, but small ...
failed marriage; probable divorce10/12/2009Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
  Q: Dr Becky, My husband of 8 years moved out 12 days ago. It wasn't after a "blow-up" or anything. We ...
  A: There is no way to make a person admit to an affair. Even normally honest people will lie through ...
failed marriage; probable divorce10/12/2009Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
  Q: Dr Becky, My husband of 8 years moved out 12 days ago. It wasn't after a "blow-up" or anything. We ...
  A: It does sound as if your husband is breaking away, and the sad news is that he is probably not ...
Court Order10/12/2009Rebecca
  Q: July 2, 07 my divorce was final. My husband was ordered to pay me $300 a month plus 5% until $12,000 ...
  A: Your ex-Husband is in contempt of court, you can take him back to court and present this ...
help!!10/11/2009Rebecca
  Q: My boyfriend of four years is an illegal immigrant and we have two kids together. he was married but ...
  A: When she filed for divorce, he should of got a notice and a copy of the original divorce petition. ...
divorce with a 2 yr old.10/10/2009Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
  Q: Becky, I have not one nice word to say of my soon to be ex. He cheated on me for a year, emotionally ...
  A: I am so sorry that you are in such pain after the end of your marriage. I understand the emotions ...
Starting Over...AGAIN!10/9/2009Terri Matheis
  Q: My name is Veronica and I am a 23 year old single mother of a beautiful 2 year old boy...me and his ...
  A: The key to your answer is in your own words..."once he started having to contribute". You gave and ...
divorce10/9/2009Rebecca
  Q: I married a illegal immigrant 13 years ago (we do have a child), but he was deported about 3 months ...
  A: In the United States you can get a divorce with or without a response. When you file for divorce, ...
Adultery and alcoholism together - what do I do?10/8/2009Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
  Q: I am a 50 yr old Male who waited until 33 to get married to what I thought was my one and only wife. ...
  A: I'm not sure what you're asking about advice. Legally, I don't have much to say, as I am not a ...
on letting go10/7/2009Rebecca
  Q: I am a father of three wonderful children ages 3, 5 and 6. My wife of seven years has turned out to ...
  A: You have two choices, either dwell on the past and never let go or stop thinking about the past and ...
taking name off mortgage10/6/2009Rebecca
  Q: My friend has been divorced now for almost 3 months and still lives with his ex wife. He's more than ...
  A: He needs to sign a 'Quick Claim deed', meaning she keeps the house his name is taken off the ...
My soon to be ex wifes boyfriend10/6/2009Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
  Q: This question may get lengthy as this is a probably not a situation that is brought to the table in ...
  A: Yes, in my opinion you did overreact. We should allow our children the space to call their parent's ...
Life wasn't meant to be a nasty threesome10/5/2009Terri Matheis
  Q: I moved in with my now Fiancé about 4.5 years ago. He had been separated for about 5 years at that ...
  A: The problem as I see it is that you are a take-charge type of person and your fiance is passive. It ...
Boyfriend's relationship with his ex10/4/2009Philip Belove, Ed.D.
  Q: I am recently divorced, 3 months. Although, in my mind I was divorced for many years. Shortly, ...
  A: Your boyfriend rather fiercely defends his right to be with those people whom he cares so much ...
post divorce issues10/4/2009Rebecca
  Q: My ex-spouse has contacted my employer (anonymously)and subordinates with some information about me ...
  A: You might think about filing a order of protection/workplace harassment. When you file, be specific ...
dudas10/3/2009Rebecca
  Q: hola me case en mexico en 1986, lleve una vida muy dificil en 2003 vinimos a vivir a usa toda la ...
  A: Hola Lety, Desculpe que no conteste pronto, tambien desculpe mi espanol. Has pasado mucho tiempo ...
Husband Does Not Support Family Financially10/1/2009Pastor Kimberly Lemler
  Q: We are both in our 40s, married for 17 years, 1 10 year old child, strong Christian faith. Husband ...
  A: Was his family like this as well? Just wondering because many times it's a generational curse and no ...
4 years, and he's still NOT divorced.9/29/2009Rebecca
  Q: For the record, I'm usually a level headed, 'know what to do', kind of person. However, with the ...
  A: It sounds like you usually choose to do what is right for you and or are open to opinions other that ...
divorce settlement9/28/2009Rebecca
  Q: I was divorced one year ago in Iowa and have since relocated to Arizona. My ex was to pay me a sum ...
  A: The divorce decree is only as good as the people who promise to agree with it. Luckily a court of ...
deciding whether to seperate9/27/2009Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
  Q: i have been married for almost a year. My husband is very loving and caring the only problem he will ...
  A: What an awful situation, I really feel for you. Lots of things could be going on with your husband ...
divorce9/25/2009Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
  Q: My wife has a friend that she says she could possibly date if we get divorced. He works with her ...
  A: I think you need to worry about yourself and your own health. You can't control what your wife does, ...
Shared Parental Plan9/24/2009Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger
  Q: My husband's ex hasn't worked for years and has been living off of other's kindness and finances for ...
  A: What a wonderful wife and step-mother you are. My suggestion is this. Considering all you have to ...
divorce9/23/2009Becky Whetstone, Ph.D. aka Doctor Becky
  Q: My wife has a friend that she says she could possibly date if we get divorced. He works with her ...
  A: I really feel for you. At the very least your wife is having an emotional affair. If she was my ...
No-fault divorce9/23/2009Kindred Beisinger penname K D Elizabeth Beisinger
  Q: I was served divorce papers in June of 2007. I moved out the end of July 2007. We went back and ...
  A: I am not an attorney and Pennsylvania has some very stringent divorce laws. My suggestion to you, ...

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