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| RE - Marrying | 7/18/2009 |
Q: I am divorce and have been for a little over a year. in that time i have found the most amazing ...
A: Of course, they will go through so many emotions afterward. The best thing to do is get to those ...
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| in-laws | 7/17/2009 |
Q: When you get a divorce are your inlaws and stepchildren considered your ex inlaws and ex ...
A: For the most part, call them by their name. You don't have to refer to them as exinlaws or ...
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| How to know if my wife divorced me? | 6/29/2009 |
Q: 7 years ago my wife and I signed the separation, and we decided to divorce, but I moved abroad and ...
A: I have no information for you about that. It's always best to keep a working relationship with your ...
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| changing divorce papers | 6/23/2009 |
Q: my ex wife and i had a verbal agreement and she did not hold up her end of it. we have in the ...
A: As stated in my profile, I am not a lawyer. I only consult on relationship issues that result from ...
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| parenting after divorce | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I've been divorced two years and share 50/50 custody of our 7yo son. My ex has been in a ...
A: When your ex asked you back and you two were planning to get a home together, there was no basis for ...
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| parenting after divorce | 6/23/2009 |
Q: I've been divorced two years and share 50/50 custody of our 7yo son. My ex has been in a ...
A: Your son is trying to resist changes and deny reality. This is not healthy. You must set a good ...
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| bad lawyer | 6/19/2009 |
Q: my son just went through divorce , his ex vandalized his home and sold things out of the home, and ...
A: Your son is an adult. I'm sure he is handling his ex in the manner he thinks is appropriate. You ...
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| life after hell | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I am a single parent with 3 children. My last relationship 5 years ago produced my last child who ...
A: As stated on my profile, I only answer relationship questions. For an ACCURATE answer to your ...
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| sale of the marital home | 6/9/2009 |
Q: i have been separated for 5 years divorced for 10 months and cant afford the mortgage on the marital ...
A: I couldn't know the law in your area. Look!! The best thing to come from a divorce is freedom. So ...
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| Divorce | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I left my husband a couple months ago, i moved to another state with my family. Me and my son were ...
A: There is no legal seperation unless a court grants one. Living together with your boyfriend will ...
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| my ex husband an my four year old. | 6/6/2009 |
Q: My ex husband has a girlfriend and they insist that all four of our children call her "mommy" which ...
A: Of course I don't know the entire story but I don't see a reason to terminate parental rights here. ...
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| What to do with 2 year old dealing with divorce | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I'm a 22 year old mom and I have a 2 year old boy and his father and I have just recently split up ...
A: He definitely must be allowed to express his feelings about all the changes. You can help him by ...
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| Exhusband acting jealous after 8 years of divorce | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I recently met a man who I have been dating for 3 1/2 months now. My exhusband and I have a ...
A: First off, you've got to stop the flow of information to him. I assume he calls the house and your ...
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| Blending two families after divorce | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I've been divorced for a year and a half and have a 7 and 12 year old daughter.They both are ...
A: You simply are not ready to be living with someone. You should not move in with her or try to raise ...
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| Divorcing with kids in college | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I have been married for almost 29 years but it is becoming relatively clear we are heading for ...
A: She's old enough to know you and your wife need to get divorced. You are not deceiving her with ...
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| Separation Issues | 4/14/2009 |
Q: Six months ago, my wife moved out of the house with our children. I went to work, came back and just ...
A: Continue to get them every weekend. When you have them, you should talk to them as a group and ...
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| Reservations about moving in | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have been with my boyfriend since 2007. We met while I was separated and started casually dating a ...
A: He's being realistic. There are reasons to not "play house" here. 1. He's not ready to be a father ...
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| Dating and Kids after divorce | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I am divorced two years after being in an abusive relationship and have 3 children under 12. Their ...
A: Explain to him that he can't think he's the man of the house because he is only a child. Tell him ...
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| 3 year old daughter w/ divorced parents | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have a daughter who will be four in July. Her father and I have been divorced since July of 2007. ...
A: A little bit of the issue here is that you are just catching on to the fact that she knows what is ...
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| why is it always me | 4/8/2009 |
Q: recently my husband and I have been falling out over stupid things, but it seems unless i make the ...
A: Now, clarify something for me. Is it that you argue over stupid things or something serious? You ...
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| Child Support after Divorce | 3/30/2009 |
Q: My Divorce was finalize in August of 2007. I had waived the child support because my ex-husband ...
A: I am so sorry that you haven't received child support in years. Unfortunately, I only address ...
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| custody | 3/25/2009 |
Q: my ex and I have joint custody of our two daughters. I was awarded Primary Physical Custody, Care ...
A: There are two things that matter in this situation. They are safety and mental health. You have ...
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| Seperation and missing my child | 3/22/2009 |
Q: Three years ago, I met a girl and she got pregnant, I now am a father of a 2.5 year old boy. We ...
A: You've got to treat yourself much better than you are right now. Your needs and feelings are not ...
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| Can I continue like this? | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I have been married for 15 years. Together for 17. We are complete opposites. He enjoys work and ...
A: You answered your own question. You are not happy. He is not happy. He refuses to improve. The ...
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| My mother still in contact with my ex-husband | 3/18/2009 |
Q: I was hoping you can give me some advice. My mother and her girlfriend think that I am ...
A: Your mother can have a friendship with anyone she chooses. You can't stop that. Also, she does not ...
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| Ex taking our child for overnights at girlfriend's home | 3/17/2009 |
Q: and it has been a very amicable one. Our 9 yr. old son splits time equally; we live less than 5 ...
A: There definitely needs to be one-on-one time between father and son. This is the basis of their ...
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| prison divorce | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I need to get a cheap divorce from an inmate before he is released, is there a cheap uncontested ...
A: Call your local court. They will tell you what paper work has to be filed to complete a prison ...
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| Advice on entering into a marriage... | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My g/f and I have been dating for a year, but not living together full time. We are both in our ...
A: You are not toxic. Remember that all couples have to go through a period where they must become ...
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| Advice on entering into a marriage... | 3/13/2009 |
Q: My g/f and I have been dating for a year, but not living together full time. We are both in our ...
A: The main problem here is that the mom avoids discipline. She has to see the error in that before ...
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| post divorce anger - getting past the loss | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have been divorced for 2 years now and have since remarried. It has been difficult adjusting to a ...
A: It seems you want his cooperation and he plans not go give it to you. And it seems this has been ...
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| advise | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have 2 children by my ex. She had an affair and made me move from the family home so her new fella ...
A: Move on with your life. Just as this has been a transition for you, your moving on will be a ...
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| Ex & New G/f | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I've been divorced now 3 years and my ex has started a new relationship with a woman from his past. ...
A: You are correct. Your ex is looking toward his future and getting much more tired of his past ...
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| ex-husband | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have an ex-husband that will not let me start my new life in peace. I am newly married and it ...
A: Your daughter can answer the phone or someone else in the house could answer it. That 12 hour ...
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| ex-husband | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I have an ex-husband that will not let me start my new life in peace. I am newly married and it ...
A: Don't let him get you so worked up. Honestly, everyone needs to take a break from somebody at some ...
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| divorced male with a 4yr. old little girl | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I left for Afghanistan to work as an American Contractor when my little girl was 1 and a half. I ...
A: You'll have to consider the quality of your relationship with her. No matter how many material ...
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| child visitation | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I submitted some concerns and questions a couple of days ago. Between now and then things have ...
A: My first suggestion is that you play nice with him. Create a happier co-parenting relationship so ...
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| the young adult and the divorcing parents | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I know that I'm not the one who's getting divorced, but this whole situation is really affecting me ...
A: The first thing you have to do is find other things to think about. Focusing on what makes you sad ...
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| tension | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I have been divorced for a couple years and dating my current boyfriend since the split. We went ...
A: You may be trying to control the situation too much. Educate your boyfriend on what is necessary ...
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| dating after divorce and having teens | 12/12/2008 |
Q: i have been divorced for a year and separated (from a mirage of 15 yrs) for 2 years, now I have been ...
A: First off, your children should not be so busy that you don't get much time with them. Security in ...
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| children's sleeping arraingments | 12/6/2008 |
Q: my son remarried with a 10 year old step son and wants his 6 year old daughter to sleep in the same ...
A: Once the step son and his daughter get familiar and like each other as siblings, they can share a ...
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| Will he want a divorce? | 11/19/2008 |
Q: My husband asked Do I want to be with him for the rest of our lives.This was my answer.- Do I want ...
A: Your whole approach to this question and answer experience is strange. This entire mailing is ...
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| Will he want a divorce? | 11/18/2008 |
Q: My husband asked Do I want to be with him for the rest of our lives.This was my answer.- Do I want ...
A: If your problem is that you are afraid looks will fade in old age, then you don't want to be with ...
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| what can they do | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have an friend that has problems with her boyfriens xs wife that dont want to leave them alone.
A: I have a friend who bothers her ex and his fiance. The ex got engaged only a month ago. But my ...
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| my boyfriend of three years is still married | 10/15/2008 |
Q: i have been dating a guy for three years now. when we started dating i knew he was married and had ...
A: I'm looking at his behavior in general and not specifically your situation. I see some bad signs ...
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| children of divorced parents and name change | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I am in the process divorce. My wife and I have been married for 9 years and have 2 children 8 and 7 ...
A: You will have to consult a lawyer to get an accurate answer for your question. On the other hand, ...
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| Jut not in love with marriage anymore | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I was, for the greater part of my life, a free spirit, grounded in financial principles and solid ...
A: I'd like to email with you several times so we can think this through. I believe that if you look ...
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| Divorce/New relationships | 10/10/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend of one year is nearing the end of finalizing his divorce. His ex left the marriage 4 ...
A: You want her out of the way so your relationship can be what you imagined. I just don't see that ...
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| Divorce/New relationships | 10/10/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend of one year is nearing the end of finalizing his divorce. His ex left the marriage 4 ...
A: Remaining friends with an ex is more common than people think. They may depend on each other with a ...
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| my new b/f and my two toddlers | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I'm stuck on whether or not to introduce my new b/f to my two toddlers, he's a great guy and good ...
A: A good time to introduce them is when you and your boyfriend are seriously considering marriage. ...
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| Invites to ex-wife home | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Let me give you a little background first. My husband has been divorced from his ex-wife for 15 ...
A: Attend the party, if only to come to his defense if the ex attacks. The ex-factor exists as long as ...
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| Invites to ex-wife home | 8/4/2008 |
Q: Let me give you a little background first. My husband has been divorced from his ex-wife for 15 ...
A: Considering that his daughter does not have an emotional connection with your husband, it is best ...
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| new person | 7/28/2008 |
Q: My wife and I split almost a year ago. From August 07 to december 07 we didnt speak. In December ...
A: In a co-parenting relationship, communication is key. You need to come to an agreement with her on ...
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| successful working women and husband's jealousy | 7/10/2008 |
Q: "I am doing the feature on the issue of expatriate women who are well educated and career oriented. ...
A: I have witnessed insensitivity of men from America and from other countries. It all seems the same ...
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| heartache | 6/27/2008 |
Q: My best friend and girlfriend of 2+ years and I broke up less than a week agao, and I am having a ...
A: You are not a failure. You and she were not meant for each other and it showed. Honestly, if you ...
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| Unable to meet the step dad, for 5 years... | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I am a father with a 10 year old son. His mother and I divorced 9 years ago. I have been very active ...
A: You need to know the environment that your son is in. Why are you waiting on a formal meeting to be ...
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| Teenage | 6/11/2008 |
Q: My son is 13 years old and says he wants to come live with me. His mother and I have joint custody ...
A: In most states 13 is the age that a court will let a child decide whom to live with. Don't go to ...
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| Developing Boundaries with an ex wife | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Its been three years since my divorce- my ex and I have a child. My ex harasses me by leaving angry ...
A: She is not thinking rationally. It will be very difficult to get her to behave rationally. You ...
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| Children and dating | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend does not like my children. They are 17 and 22. The 22 year old is in law school and my ...
A: Leave the boyfriend alone. Your children and family come first. Choose your children over him. ...
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| pending | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Six months my wife of seven years left because i got upset when her 32 year old son burst in my door ...
A: As stated in my profile, I am not a lawyer and do not answer legal questions. I answer questions ...
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| How to move on when spouse can provide no answers | 1/12/2008 |
Q: My husband left me two years ago after falling in love for a younger woman who worked with him. We ...
A: Your searching for a particular type of answer may be just your way of avoiding moving on with life. ...
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| second marriage | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I am 30 Yrs. old Indian Woman from a conservative Indian Family. Being elderest between 4 sisters ...
A: In your situation, I suggest remaining with your parents. It's the least harmful situation. You ...
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| Involving boyfriend more with my children | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I was searching for articles about involving my boyfriend more with my kids and found one such ...
A: Debbie, You want your boyfriend to take more of an active role in your children's lives. You ...
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| Telling men I'm newly divorced | 1/6/2008 |
Q: There are a few men who wanted to date me but I was married then. Now that I'm divorced (and I'm ...
A: First off anybody you meet will be thrown off if your divorce is one of the first things you mention ...
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| My b/f ex-wife keeps in contact... | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I need some advice before I do something off the chart!! My boyfriend was married for 5 year's. He ...
A: ALWAYS TAKE CARE OF THESE THINGS BEFORE MOVING IN WITH OR MARRYING SOMEONE. The ex-wife is not the ...
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| dating | 1/2/2008 |
Q: is there anything wrong with dating my ex husbands sisters ex husband? We both are "outlaws" so to ...
A: Are you really willing to put your children through a lifetime of being cousins and siblings? The ...
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| Divorce | 12/26/2007 |
Q: "I was married 25 yrs and have been divorced for 3 yrs. My ex would not seek counseling for ...
A: Truthfully, blending a family typically takes three years. I was amazed to hear your children took ...
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| Ex-wife calling | 12/19/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have been married for 7 years and are expecting our first child. He does have ...
A: She ticks you off. I understand. But look at the reason why. Is it because she is a former wife ...
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| The new person after divorce | 12/18/2007 |
Q: Not criticizing but wondering: Many answers on these boards seem to indicate the new person in the ...
A: You are right. Often the trouble is started by someone in the old family. Either the ex-spouse, ...
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| divorce with kids | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I am writing because I don't know where else to turn. I am filing for divorce from my husband of 9 ...
A: There is no easy way to handle this situation. The main goal is to keep the information on their ...
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| need divorce | 12/11/2007 |
Q: What is the best way to get out of a marriage when you have kids and no money and your husband is ...
A: The best thing you should do is get help from your local area. Contact a lawyer for information on ...
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| my boyfriends ex-wife | 11/20/2007 |
Q: my boyfriend and I been together since January 1,2007, which means we've been together for 10 months ...
A: You've done well to avoid responding to her anger. Of course there is nothing you can do to change ...
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| Dating After Divorce | 9/23/2007 |
Q: my name is Perry and I saw your name on a website for allexperts.com. I thought I would write and ...
A: Most importantly here is the welfare of Amanda. It is my personal belief that a girl that age will ...
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| My boyfriend & my ex | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I really need some help. My ex husband and I have been divorced now for 3 years. The man I've been ...
A: Your boyfriend doesn't have your kids needs at heart. He is thinking like you are single not like ...
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| I need a DIVORCE | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I am in dire need of getting a divorce. I got married August 3,2006 and I have a 20 day old son. I ...
A: Most people who handle a divorce on their own, don't have assets to lose and they don't want to take ...
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| My Brother | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I'm reaching out for some solid advice to give to my brother who has recently been through an ugly ...
A: You are correct. This son is getting away with a lot because the parents are not as focused on ...
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| Who is responsible | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I filed for divorce from my husband in April, when he left he took the vehicle that was paid off ...
A: My brother totalled my car in Alabama while I was on vacation in another state. Police charged him ...
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| divorced and dating | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I am divorced. I am seeing a man from a large family whose divorce will be final in one month. I ...
A: NEVER DATE A MARRIED MAN. He can't commit to you. When he finds freedom, he will try to experience ...
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| Ex-wife | 7/18/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend's children are 26, 24, 20 and 17. We have dated almost a year. He has this set-up ...
A: Some families are very close like that whether a divorce is involved or not. Yes there is still a ...
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| Help with an argumentative ex husband | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I have recently gotten divorced. I did make my share of mistakes, but we both did. We had an ...
A: As I see it each of you is simply grieving the loss of the marriage. Without speaking to him, I ...
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| devorce | 7/10/2007 |
Q: iam trying to find out if iam devorced,but i live in nyc and my husband lives somewhere in ...
A: You need to call a local law office and ask them where to get that information. I doubt you can see ...
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| Parenting plan | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding a parenting plan. I have been divorced for 8 years. Is there an age ...
A: There is no set age. I always suggest that a parent make a child give the visiting parent a fair ...
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| My boyfriends daughter | 7/2/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend's daughter is horrible. She is seven and is constantly whining (nothing is good ...
A: One thing to consider is your boyfriend's child rearing technique. Do you want him raising your ...
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| Why does my son cry for his dad when he visits? | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I've been divorced for 9 years now and two of my boys live with their father. My youngest son has ...
A: He feels guilty. You and the step dad can explain to him that you don't want to hurt the biological ...
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| want my husband back | 6/18/2007 |
Q: my husband and i have been together since we were in high school, now 11 years 2 years ago he told ...
A: It is quite unfortunate when our loved ones lose their minds for several years. Also unfortunate is ...
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| The New Fiance Says I Should Back Off | 6/13/2007 |
Q: My ex and I have been separated for 3 years. We have two great kids, 3 and 8. My ex and I have ...
A: Out of respect for marriage, yes you have to back off. He can visit the city, stay in a hotel and ...
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| Introducing the boyfriend | 6/10/2007 |
Q: My wife and I were married for 13 yrs. and recently became separated after my wife had an affair. ...
A: The girls will be hurt when they are exposed to a string of men who go in and out of their mother's ...
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| My husband smokes marijuana in front of our baby...should I leave him? | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I have been married for almost 3 years and yet I have seen NO change. Before we married I knew he ...
A: As far as his job is concerned, things happen. So now, you must deal with lower income. You have ...
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| Moving in with a boyfriend after divorce | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I've been divorced for almost a year. I started dating someone a few months after my x-husband and ...
A: I just wanted to add that your concern for your family is a beautiful thing. You are a strong woman ...
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| Continuing Alimony-? | 4/26/2007 |
Q: This is an unusual question, I think. My fiance has one child with his ex, for whom he pays $600/mo ...
A: I think she works but doesn't tell you. $1000 is not much money for two people. This could send ...
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| Changing of locks | 4/16/2007 |
Q: My wife and I are going thru a divorce. She has temporary custody of the house. There is a order ...
A: Not being a lawyer, I don't know the answer to that question. But from a relationship standpoint, ...
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| Boyfriends' Married | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I recently got back together with the love of my life. There is just one prob. he is married. I dont ...
A: Definitely, there is a chance your relationship with him will effect his divorce and visitation ...
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| new wife benifitrs | 3/26/2007 |
Q: My soon to be husband gave 100% of everything he had or shared with his ex wife leaving no ...
A: He loves his exwife and children. They are his family. Of course he wants them to do well. You ...
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| I don't know where my spouse is. | 3/18/2007 |
Q: I got married about 3 years ago in El Paso, TX and I haven't seen my spouse since the wedding day. ...
A: There is no way that I can tell you what you should do for sure. I definatly don't see a reason to ...
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| my maybe divorce. | 3/7/2007 |
Q: Im so confused. My husband told me about 3 months ago that he wanted a divorce. We have been married ...
A: It may truly hurt him to seperate from you and his children. This may be why he won't file for ...
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| Divorce and Children | 3/6/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering what your view is on children keeping contact with both parents after divorce, ...
A: In my opinion, it is very important for children to keep contact with both parents. For one thing, ...
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| Trying to Forgive | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I my divorce was final in November of 2005. I was married to a man that I dated for a year before ...
A: You are right. In time, you will calm down and open up to new views of life and your experiences. ...
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| New Wife/Child Support | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I recently married a man who has been married before and has three children. I was wondering, as a ...
A: I can only answer relationship questions. The relationship question you posted is about whether you ...
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| Waiting to get married | 12/9/2006 |
Q: My fiance is going through a divorce in the state of florida but now lives in tennessee how long ...
A: Maybe you should not have paid for everything until you are sure that you are getting married. I ...
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