| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| single parent | 11/5/2009 | Tricia |
Q: what are the ups and downs of being a single parent? how the child affected?
A: I think some of the ups would be that you make all the decisions the way you think is right without ...
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| Introducing Biological father to 6yr old | 10/23/2009 | Dr. Joseph Abraham |
Q: I need advice on how to introduce my 6yr old to his biological father. He has seen him a few times ...
A: Yvonne, Are you expecting for a generic / one time e-mail answer for your issue(s)? Hopefully you ...
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| My toddler and new man | 10/20/2009 | Debra Coleman |
Q: I have been liveing with my boyfriend for 8 months now and he has recently shared with me that he ...
A: Its great that your boyfriend wants his own "quality time" with your daughter to bond. But under ...
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| Adult daughter | 10/12/2009 | Anisa |
Q: Nisa, My 23 year old daughter lives at home, goes to college full time and works part-time. She ...
A: I agree with you 100%, he is being very disrespectful and not very trustworthy. Although your ...
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| single mom parenting | 10/10/2009 | Tricia |
Q: I have a 2 year old son. I left his father when I was 6 months pregnant. I dated him for two years ...
A: You can never stop the grandmom from saying certain words and to tell her to stop would probably do ...
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| How to start a new relationship | 10/8/2009 | Anisa |
Q: Been single parent for over 2 years now. I've met a guy i really like and he likes me. As a woman. ...
A: Meeting the child can be almost as nerve-wracking as meeting the parents! You new guy is probably ...
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| Does the biological father have any paternal rights if he is not on the BC??? | 9/30/2009 | Anisa |
Q: My fiance and I have been together for 4 years now. A few years ago we had a break up in wich i got ...
A: The judge can order a blood test to prove he is the biological father. If the results come back ...
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| Baby's Last name and my rights | 9/26/2009 | Tricia |
Q: My unborn childs father and I are currently not together, but when we do talk he threatens me to ...
A: In most states if you are not married to the childs father than both have to agree to change the ...
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| Single mother of 2 on relationship advice | 9/25/2009 | Tricia |
Q: I have two children ages 2 and 4. We recently moved in with my boyfriend of 8 months and things were ...
A: Be honest with him and tell him how you feel. I am sure it is tough for him to adapt to a ready ...
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| ex girlfriend is polyamorous around my daughter | 9/21/2009 | Tricia |
Q: I like to consider myself an openminded 27 year old, but this issue has been bothering me. My ex ...
A: Sorry I did misunderstand........And yes you have the right to be bothered.......and I assume if you ...
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| ex girlfriend is polyamorous around my daughter | 9/20/2009 | Tricia |
Q: I like to consider myself an openminded 27 year old, but this issue has been bothering me. My ex ...
A: I would think as your daughter grows up she will realize that this type of relationship is not ...
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| visitation | 9/8/2009 | Tricia |
Q: I am a grandmother who's son got in trouble with his girlfriend at the time. They had a son. My ...
A: Since your son is the father he does have legal rights for visits. The mother can not legally deny ...
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| parenting | 9/6/2009 | Tricia |
Q: Im sure this is same old story for you .. but I am 24 and i have 2 children from a previous ...
A: I think with all these pending charges he may go to jail then you don't have to worry about his ...
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| visitation | 9/4/2009 | Tricia |
Q: My almost ex-husband quit his job and moved out of state because he could not handle the emotions of ...
A: It sounds like your ex is mad at you and hopefully he is not showing that towards his child. Your ...
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| tryin times | 9/1/2009 | Tricia |
Q: im a single mother of a cute 3yr old. his father & I do not get alone. I don't no why we bump heads ...
A: I would definitely go get a child support order to make him pay on a regular basis so that you can ...
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| rights of a father | 8/30/2009 | Dr. Joseph Abraham |
Q: Does the father has rights on my unborn baby and then after or can he sue me for visitation rights? ...
A: Your immediate issue is a legal one, not psychological, so your better adviser would be an attorney. ...
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| No Father? | 8/26/2009 | Tricia |
Q: I Had a One Night Stand, and the Out come of that was my Beautiful Son Alex. i didnt knowthe person ...
A: Give them as much information as you have, that's all you can do. Just be honest or it will come ...
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| changing father on Mexican brth certificate | 8/25/2009 | Tricia |
Q: My husband just found his now 12 yr/o daughter in Mex. DF. He and the mother were 17 when the child ...
A: I would suggest that your husband contact your local Family Courts/Probation office for help. They ...
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| more difficult than I can explain | 8/25/2009 | Tricia |
Q: My ex-bestfriends(now he) fiance(now she) is now my girlfriend. They have two kids together, age ...
A: I can not live in your shoes but can understand the stress and frustrations all this can have in ...
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| How should I do now? | 8/25/2009 | Tricia |
Q: My baby is only 7 months old, when she was born her father was not with me. He was in oversea. We ...
A: You are not stupid you are just hopeful......there is no crime in that. I wish you luck and I hope ...
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| How should I do now? | 8/24/2009 | Tricia |
Q: My baby is only 7 months old, when she was born her father was not with me. He was in oversea. We ...
A: I think you need to go to the court and file for child support. This way you will get the money as ...
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| Father - Daughter Relationship | 8/24/2009 | Tricia |
Q: I am the single mother of a 23 year old daughter. I am very proud of all that she has accomplished ...
A: I think you are doing the right thing by sort of staying out of it. Your daughter is an adult now ...
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| Male Judge | 8/19/2009 | Tricia |
Q: Please help me. I have a legal proceeding in regard to visitation with my daughter's father. About ...
A: I don't think anything that a judge said 10 years ago would hold any weight now. Every judge is ...
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| Single Parenting | 8/13/2009 | Ruwi |
Q: I have a 23 yr old daughter who lives at home with me. She is a college student and works part ...
A: First I must say you are a jewel of a mother, not that every one s lucky to have one like you. I ...
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| changing birth certificate | 8/13/2009 | Anisa |
Q: I'm from Illinois, and i listed my sons father on his birth certificate... he NEVER signed it. I ...
A: Okay, I was unaware that his name was not on the certificate at all (I thought he was listed, but ...
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| My son and his step-dad, my Ex | 8/11/2009 | Dr. Joseph Abraham |
Q: This is actually a two-part situation: 1. I am a single mom of a six year old boy. When my son ...
A: I have no simple answer for your question(s) at this time. Your issues are ‘too personal’ and ...
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| dolls | 8/1/2009 | Debra Coleman |
Q: my lil girl jessica is 12 and still plays mums and babies with a life size doll by herself in her ...
A: YES, it's absolutely okay that Jessica still likes to play with dolls! She will outgrow them in her ...
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| 6 months pregnant boyfriend left | 8/1/2009 | Dr. Gitanjali Sharma (www.FamilyMarriageCounselling.com) |
Q: Im 6 months pregnant by boyfriend and i were living together for the last 8 months. he just left a ...
A: I understand how hard it is how you feel, but don't worry. Have you asked for help from family ? ...
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| Drug addict, abbusive, criminal father | 7/30/2009 | Anisa |
Q: When I was 21 I gave birth to my gorgeous baby boy. When he was 1 month old the police raided the ...
A: I commend you for leaving an abusive relationship and making a better life for both you and your ...
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| Daughter's Relationship with Father | 7/26/2009 | Debra Coleman |
Q: I have a 23 year-old daughter who is still at home. She has never had any significant relationship ...
A: You are doing the right thing by allowing your daughter to go and see her father. By her being an ...
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| what rights do i have to have my baby over night for half the week? | 7/23/2009 | Anisa |
Q: i would be very gratefull if you could give me some advice as to where i stand in this siuation. im ...
A: You have as much rights as the mother does. I would advise you contact the attorney general and get ...
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| relationship | 7/20/2009 | Debra Coleman |
Q: I'm at my wits end with my relationship with my daughters father. He would rather be a bachelor ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your situation but at the same time, I can understand it all too well. :-) ...
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| Anger Management | 7/20/2009 | Ruwi |
Q: I'm a single parent of a 3 year ols boy living at my parents and my son& I share a room. Recently ...
A: It looks like you have got a strong willed little boy. Some children at his age could act the way he ...
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| Older kids responsibility to mother | 7/18/2009 | Debra Coleman |
Q: I am a single parent having raised a son, age 31 and a daughter, age 27. My son was a result of ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your situation. At this point in your life, you should be doing things ...
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| Confusion on my rights | 7/15/2009 | Tricia |
Q: The baby's father and I broke up a few months ago. What kind of custody agreement would a judge give ...
A: Every judge is different so hard to predict what one will do however most judges do consider the age ...
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| my daughters | 7/10/2009 | Tricia |
Q: my daughters are 3 and 1 the 3 year old was really close to her dad and one day last week he just ...
A: You can not legally stop a father from seeing his children even if he left them..........fathers ...
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| education law | 6/29/2009 | Tricia |
Q: I have been accused of educational neglect by dhs. I have had my daughter on concerta in jan and ...
A: I think I would get an attorney since unfortunately the law states the parent(s) are responsible to ...
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| coping w/divorce | 6/26/2009 | Tricia |
Q: I'm in the process of a divorce and I am feeling really confused and sad. At times I despite him & ...
A: I think you already know deep inside that this is the best decision for you and your children to ...
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| coping w/divorce | 6/26/2009 | Anisa |
Q: I'm in the process of a divorce and I am feeling really confused and sad. At times I despite him & ...
A: The emotional roller coaster you are going through is very common. No two divorces are ever the ...
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| Single Parenting | 6/23/2009 | Tricia |
Q: My son is 4 years, and has never known his father. He left me when I told him I was pregnant and he ...
A: Being that he had nothing to do with your son for years, I would doubt that he would be sensitive to ...
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