| Subject | Date Asked |
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| single parent | 11/5/2009 |
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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| single mom parenting | 10/10/2009 |
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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| Baby's Last name and my rights | 9/26/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| No Father? | 8/26/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Confusion on my rights | 7/15/2009 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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| Single Parenting | 6/23/2009 |
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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| Advice | 6/22/2009 |
Q: My eight year olds father, to get back at me has started to take it out on her, by saying he's ...
A: I had the same thing happen to my son......every time I took his father back to court for missed ...
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| coping with my 6 year old's reaction to new man in my life | 6/14/2009 |
Q: My daughter seems to have changed over night. I have been single for all of her life and very ...
A: This is normal for a young child to react this way......she has had you 100% and now she has to ...
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| child visitation what is fair? | 6/13/2009 |
Q: Where and how do I start my new life with my 2 young boys? I feel so upset, sad etc... I'm in the ...
A: Most courts will give equal visitation to both parents if that what the parents want. If he pushes ...
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| visits from separated dad to mums home | 6/7/2009 |
Q: I recently started a new relationship with a lady friend who has three children, aged 15, 10 and 7 ...
A: It would probably be better for the children if the father was not staying at their home during ...
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| Biological Father | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I am a single mother of a 6 month old child. My son was born out of a domestic violence situation ...
A: In most states the father has almost the same rights as the mother. Since you are not married to ...
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| my child's grandma wants to take him to another state without my consent, what should I do ? | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Because of the house, even we had broke-up for 3yre, we still lived together. Now my exboyfriend ...
A: Being that you both live together you both probably legally have equal rights to your ...
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| Single Mom with a 5 year old son and a new boyfriend | 5/15/2009 |
Q: I'm a single mom. I've been dating for my boyfriend for almost 9 months. We are planning a vacation ...
A: I think it sounds fine. As long as your son and your boyfriend get along I see no reason why you ...
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| A Father's Rights | 5/15/2009 |
Q: My and the mother of my son are not together and have not been since before he was 1 he is now 2. ...
A: Usually in most states a court order will deem these things such as who has sole custody and who and ...
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| terminating rights | 5/14/2009 |
Q: Ok so I have a son who is 2 years and 2 months old. We live in North Dakota and I have provided ...
A: Most states require a parent to sign a paper to terminate their rights to their child. Most courts ...
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| child custodian and child support | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I've lived with my boyfriend for 4 years, we have a son. we had broken up about 3 years ago. We ...
A: If you are living together most states will not allow a court order for child support. They feel ...
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| My Boyfriend & My Daughters relationship | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have been dating a guy for only 5mo. I have a 2yr old daughter who he has met and he has two boys ...
A: Your daughter needs more time. This is very common. Your daughter does not want to share you with ...
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| Child Support | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I am a single Mom & i recently applied to have our child suport modified. In our origiinal court ...
A: Every state is different but unfortunately they will consider if your ex has another baby on the way ...
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| Dating a single mom.....(kinda long, sry!hope u can handle it) | 4/4/2009 |
Q: Im 27, and I currently met someone i like whose a single mom. Shes the same age. We actually met ...
A: I would continue to call a few times a week------I would not call more than that. She sounds like ...
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| visitation rights | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My 19 year old daughter who lives at home had a baby and put the father on the birth certificate so ...
A: Most states even if the father is not listed on the birth certificate allow all fathers visitation ...
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| Does he even care about me? | 3/7/2009 |
Q: As a single parent I have serious trouble with relaitonships with men. I can't even tell if somebody ...
A: I guess you need to find someone who cares about you as much as you care about him. I think it is ...
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| School tantrums | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I am single mother and I recently began taking my 2 1/2yr old son to daycare/nursery. I am a stay ...
A: Potty training is frustrating at times but should not be that hard. I had my son potty trained at ...
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| moving to england | 2/25/2009 |
Q: i am a young single mother of two living in Ireland. I am not working at the moment as i prefer to ...
A: I live in the US and have no knowledge of overseas guidelines on social welfare. However if you ...
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| School tantrums | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I am single mother and I recently began taking my 2 1/2yr old son to daycare/nursery. I am a stay ...
A: Are you saying that you stay with your son during the entire time? I think you need to drop him off ...
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| Giving my son my last name | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I was dating my boyfriend for a couple years and then ended up pregnant. I already have a daughter ...
A: All states have different rules however most if a mother is unmarried is able to use her last name. ...
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| Confidence | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I am a single parent aged 21 from the UK. I was 17 when my son was born and he is now three and ...
A: You may have some older women who are married not accept you for being a single mother however that ...
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| dealing with my ex. | 2/9/2009 |
Q: well here is the issue, i have a daughter who will be two in April, she's a princess. my ex and me ...
A: It seems to me that she still has feelings for you and is a bit jealous of your new girlfriend and ...
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| dumped after 3 kids | 1/31/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend of 8 years, we have 3children together. He cheated on me first when i was pregnant ...
A: It seems obvious to me and probably to you that this man is using you and does not want to be a part ...
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| sole custody | 1/16/2009 |
Q: I live in Texas in Brazoria County, I have a two year old son with my ex-fiancee who has only seen ...
A: All states are different but since he is not paying child support and the courts can not locate him ...
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| Daughter leaving home | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I'm a single (divorced 11 years) mother of a 14 year old daughter. I've had full, sole, complete ...
A: Most states do ask children over the age of 12 where they want to live and will consider their ...
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| Views? | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I am going to use fake names here to protect my boyfriend and his family. My boyfriend James, his ...
A: Since his mom already has shown that she is not receptive in welcoming "others" into her family you ...
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| name change | 12/8/2008 |
Q: so basically I have a 23 month old baby and I've been dying to change his last name to mine because ...
A: Since you are not married to the father you can but every state has different rules. Go into your ...
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| kids | 11/29/2008 |
Q: I am 40 years old and have been divorced 7 years and have shared custody of my son. He is 11 years ...
A: Keeping the children separate will not solve the problem...may make it worse since you are allowing ...
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| widower is dating, kids don't like it | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I am a widower having lost my wife 21 months ago... I've got 3 kids, 2 are teenagers still at home. ...
A: Your teenagers are acting normal......they don't want to share you with anyone else and probably ...
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| Help W/ Bad Parent | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I am a single father with/ Soul Custody of a disabled child. For years his mother had little or ...
A: Judges believe that children should have both parents involved in their lives if possible so most of ...
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| My 1.5 yr old son doesn't like my boyfriend | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have been a single mom for 10 months and I have a 21 month old son. He doesn't see his father a ...
A: You are right your son is probably jealous abit and does not want to share you with anyone else. ...
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| what's best for the 2year old? | 11/19/2008 |
Q: A little background info: My fiancee and I have been together for a little over 6 years. Just over ...
A: It is not wrong for you to be involved with your boyfriends' child in fact it is very nice of you to ...
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| Parenting | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I'm a 24 year old woman with a 3 1/2 year old daughter. Her father and I had a horrible relationship ...
A: I think you need to give your relationship more time......continue to date him and see how it works ...
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| Single mother with 2 sons/boyfriend who wants to be in control | 11/14/2008 |
Q: Without going in to all of our history, let's just say that my boyfriend and I have had a troubled ...
A: "Parenting" should be done by a parent. I feel when you are a parent of a child you can parent ...
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| Single parenting / dating | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have been dating the same guy for 2 years now and I have a son who is almost 3 1/2. The problem ...
A: Your son should be your first priority -- your decisions should be based on what is best for him. ...
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| Trouble with the Father of my lil boy | 11/6/2008 |
Q: but when he was 9 months things changed he started being different he started losing weight and ...
A: I would not worry about him getting custody of your son----when you are unmarried to the father the ...
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| Dating a woman who has her teenages all the time | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I have been divorced for 6 years and primary custody of my daughter, age 17 and son, age 15. My ...
A: I think you need to accept that her first priority are her children and if you can accept that then ...
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| Finding Financial Help for Myself and my Unborn Baby | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I am attempting to find financial help with INSURANCE, Food/Formula, Clothing, Diapers, and other ...
A: Most states have a Medicaid program that covers children with no insurance along with the parent ...
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| paternity | 10/8/2008 |
Q: how can i establish paternity if the mother of the baby doesnt want anything to do with me and ...
A: If you think you are the father it is your right to get a DNA test done........call your local ...
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| I crossed the line | 9/28/2008 |
Q: My ex was emotionally abusive to my child. And abusive in every way to me. He entered my life ...
A: A good mother will do anything to protect her children so the fact you got upset and went off to her ...
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| What rights does the father have? | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I am five months pregnant by a guy that i've dated for two years or so. He has broken up with me and ...
A: In most states if the mother does not marry the father, the mother usually gets sole custody with ...
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| step-daughter | 9/18/2008 |
Q: i have a problem that neds resolving and i can't find a way to accomplish that on my own. i am 55 ...
A: No matter how you address this it will be strange for both of you. So probably no real "good" way ...
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| step-daughter | 9/17/2008 |
Q: i have a problem that neds resolving and i can't find a way to accomplish that on my own. i am 55 ...
A: You were very wrong what you did to your stepdaughter and no wonder there is vibes between you both. ...
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| Father / Daughter | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I asked you a question last week and I have another one.... My daughter is 3 years old and her ...
A: I understand how frustrated you are since all you want is the best for your daughter and have the ...
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| DNA Testing | 9/11/2008 |
Q: My boyfriends ex girlfriend is pregnant and saying it is his baby,now if she doesnt let him get a ...
A: In most states yes the father can demand a DNA test if he thinks the baby is his. He would have to ...
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| confused | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I am 26 years old and i have a soon to be 2 year old...her father and i dated for 9 months and i got ...
A: You know what they say that a man always wants what he can't have and never satisfied with what he ...
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| Being along & Pregnant | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I understand that my child's father does not want to be in a realtionship with me. We had some ...
A: It is very difficult to be pregnant and the father not wanting to be part of it. A women has a baby ...
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| My 3 year old | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I am a 24 year old single mother of a 3 year old girl. I work 2 jobs, 6 days a week to support us. ...
A: You are just stressed out and rightful so.......you have alot on your plate and it is stressing you ...
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| Single parenting where the father is not involved | 9/2/2008 |
Q: "I have a question about my Christian obligation in parenting. I had a child out of wedlock but the ...
A: You can not make someone be a good parent-------it is out of your control. Only that person can do ...
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| Choice between the father or the baby | 9/1/2008 |
Q: I am in my 40s with a stable career. I am the mother of a son aged 6 who I love deeply and I'd ...
A: You need to base your decision on what YOU can live with. If you decide to keep the baby then ...
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| Single parent and the military. | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I am a single mother. My son (4 years.) and I have lived with my parents for all but 6 months of his ...
A: Fathers would have the legal authority to have their child if a mother went away........so if he ...
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| Absent father trys to return | 8/28/2008 |
Q: H i i'm a 26 year old single mother of a soon to be 2 year old in october. Her father and i broke up ...
A: Unfortunately legally you can not stop a father from seeing his child--he has that right even if he ...
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| Single Mom | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Im a single mom of one a 3 year old little girl. Her father has never been a part of her life infact ...
A: I found the best way to handle that is to be completely honest. When she asks a question, tell her ...
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| Mother and 9-year old son | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have been in a relationship with a wonderful woman who happens to have a 9-year old son. I am a ...
A: I do think that it is inappropriate for a mother to shower with her 9 year old son. I don't know ...
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| single mom went too far! | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I got married last year to a man who has a 5 years old boy, the boy lives with his mom. that ...
A: It is great that your husband is making an effort to spend time with his son and he should continue ...
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| Child custody | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I saw your response to a young 19 year old about her boyfriend. I was in the same situation, thought ...
A: Sorry I don't know of any attorney that could help you......perhaps your family can do some research ...
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| Sassy 5 year old!! | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I am a single Mom of a 5 year old daughter,and I also run a full time daycare.Saying that my ...
A: I think you need to talk to her everytime she is bossy to him explaining to her that this is ...
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| dealing with divorce | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I am a single mom with 2 boys. They are 7 and 11 years old. I have been divorced for almost 5 years ...
A: Your feelings and fears are normal for all the years of marriage you had to deal with such terrible ...
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| Child Support Texas | 7/28/2008 |
Q: Hola, me gustaría saber ¿Cuánto tiempo tarda aproximadamente una demanda de Child support? en Texas. ...
A: You usually can not go back for child support payments...it starts when the application is completed ...
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| Help with Son | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I am a single mom of a 20 year old son. He is in college at a community college and is living in an ...
A: If you feel you have done all what you can and feel that this is the only way he can grow up and ...
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| Help with Son | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I am a single mom of a 20 year old son. He is in college at a community college and is living in an ...
A: You need to do what you think is right for you-----don't listen to anyone but yourself. He is still ...
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| teen trouble | 7/24/2008 |
Q: How do get your teen to stop disrepecting and calling you names? I don't trust her b/c she has lied ...
A: You need to learn to respect your daughter and try to compromise with her. Parents sometimes always ...
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| Hi | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old son. His dad and I were never married and he was not around when my son was ...
A: Most states require the biological father to sign over his rights in order for another man to adopt ...
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| Single Father & Daughter's First Cycle | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Should a single parent, a single father, help assist his daughter with the first-time use, ...
A: I think that this is a private matter and as a father you should give her the tools and allow her to ...
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| DAUGHTER'S WEDDYNG | 7/20/2008 |
Q: MY DAUGHTER WANTS TO BE MARRY BY HIS FATHER WHO IS A PASTOR OF THE SDA CHURCH.MY EX HUSBAND OF 18 ...
A: I am not sure of your question.........it is that your daughter's father who is a Pastor wants to ...
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| My father bathes with my daughter | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I drop off my 7 year old daughter and 4 year old son at my parents house while I work second shift. ...
A: I don't think a grandfather should be bathing with their 7 year old granddaughter. I definitely do ...
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| childcare- single parent | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I separated from my husband recently. He is very irresponsible and does not care for our only son ...
A: You and your son are a two person family and it can be as strong or sometimes stronger than a three ...
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| Hi | 6/16/2008 |
Q: ok I am a single mother to a 9 month old daughter. the biological father was not there during the ...
A: Unfortunately it is not your decision but the courts decision. What you need to do is start ...
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| childcare- single parent | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I separated from my husband recently. He is very irresponsible and does not care for our only son ...
A: Never lie to your son-------always tell him the truth------you don't want your son to mistrust you ...
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| mother in distress | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old son. Me and my son's father were never married. His father was never really ...
A: Yes I think he would still be granted visitation rights-------almost impossible for a court to take ...
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| Dating a new guy | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have been dating this man for about 3 months now. We're very in love with each other. Yet, he told ...
A: I think he is right to take it a bit slower especially when a child is involved. I think he wants ...
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| Single parent Vs Single man | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I feel like Im in an impossible situation! I cant seem to get my head around my girlfriend having a ...
A: This is a problem since your girlfriend and her daughter are sort of a "package deal".......meaning ...
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| The Ex-Factor | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I am 26-years-old and a single mother. My boyfriend is 29 and a single father. We have been dating ...
A: You are stuck in the middle and probably not much you can do but hope that the ex finds someone ...
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| Infant custody | 5/29/2008 |
Q: I have a four month old son named Aiden. I breastfeed Aiden. Aiden's father and I broke up early in ...
A: It will up to the judge who is at the hearing. Most judges do believe that both parents should be ...
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| Allowances | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I am a mother of two teenagers aged 13 and 15. Their father and I separated five years ago and the ...
A: I don't think you are doing anything wrong. Children who work for their allowance such as little ...
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| father in need of help | 5/20/2008 |
Q: im not really sure how to voice this question.i am a 21 year old male in arkansas.i moved down here ...
A: Usually if a women is unmarried to the father most courts will award the child to the mother. ...
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| 4 year old anger | 5/14/2008 |
Q: U have a four year child that in the past year has been kicked out of daycare for getting mad ...
A: Your son's anger is not normal for his age---------something is causing him to be angry and the only ...
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| Moving on while pregnant | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I have a girl friend of two years, in december 15, 2007, we discover she is pregnant, we never had ...
A: Just because a women is pregnant does not mean she has to be in love with the father of her baby. ...
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| child support and other expenses | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I got pregnant at 19 with a man I thought I would always be with and never married. He has moved on ...
A: Take him back to Family Court and put a court order in effect. This order will make him responsible ...
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| Moving out... | 4/29/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 16 and has been wanting to move out since she was about 13...shes had a troubled past ...
A: Found this on the Internet regarding Texas laws....... Moving out in Texas In the state of Texas ...
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| child custody | 4/15/2008 |
Q: This is the only category i could find to try to help me with what i need to know so please help. I ...
A: It depends on who has sole custody. I am assuming your ex wife does. So you would have to go back ...
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| my 3 teenagers can't stand my boyfriend | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Please help I feel like I am caught between my kids and my boyfriend. I am a single mom with 3 kids. ...
A: Sorry it took so long to get back to you--------my PC at home crashed and is not working so I had to ...
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| sole custody | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My name is Peta and my son is 9 years old. His father has been in and out of jail approximately 6 ...
A: No I don't think that is to much to ask........he is the father so he is the one who should be ...
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| child support | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I was ordered to pay $150.00 pm for support and chose to increase it to $200.00 through the court ...
A: If your court order was to pay $150 then that is all you legally had to pay. If you chose to pay ...
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| breaking up & pregnant | 3/25/2008 |
Q: MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WAS DATING FOR ALMOST YEARS WE JUST RECENTLY SPLIT IN A GOOD BAD KIND OF WAY WE ...
A: Having a baby together in a yo yo relationship will just put more pressure on it......having a baby ...
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| Son and Boyfriend Troubles | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Tricia, My boyfriend of almost two years says my 8 year old son rubs him the wrong way. Nor does ...
A: Since your boyfriend has been around for 2 years I would think he should have some type of bond with ...
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| confused | 3/10/2008 |
Q: My name is ruth and I am a single mom to my two year old son. about a year ago his dad was deported ...
A: I am not 100% sure of the laws in Canada since I live in the US but here if a women is not married ...
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| When asked about dad | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I'm writing in regards to my granddaughter who is 5 years old and will be 6 in August. She lives ...
A: I think you need to tell your granddaughter the truth and not lie to her. If she is old enough to ...
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| 19 and 9 months pregnanat | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I am 19 and I am due on March 26th... The father of my baby and I have been together through the ...
A: Having a man's last name does not prove paternity.......only a paternity test shows that a man is ...
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| Mothers rights | 2/29/2008 |
Q: i dont want to give the baby his last name cause were not married and no plans are made of ever ...
A: If you are not married to the father, than it usually is the mother who picks out the last name of ...
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| Raising my 2 year old daughter | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I am a 23 year old single mother working 2 jobs and raising my 2 and a half year old daughter. I ...
A: If your daughter is interested in gymnastics perhaps call a school around you and see if they have ...
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| Court | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Im goignt o court with the father of my daughter i have always been her only guardian he has only ...
A: It does not matter if the father is listed on the birth certificate or not..if he is the father he ...
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| custody, financial support. | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I'm 20 and 7 months pregnant with my ex boyfriend who doesn't help me financially, emotionally or in ...
A: If you are unmarried usually the courts always give custody to the mother with visitation rights to ...
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| Custody/Visitation/Support | 2/22/2008 |
Q: We live 45 minutes from him since we split up and he has no license and no car. He asks how she's ...
A: Most courts do give unmarried mothers usually custody with visitation rights to the father. Very ...
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| Custody of my sisters kids | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I am currently supporting my sister and her 3 children and none of the fathers provide support for ...
A: Yes the fathers have legal rights to their children over an aunt in most states. However if they ...
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| Custody...? for safety measure | 2/18/2008 |
Q: My brother has been providing support for his 5 year old daughter since she was born. He and the ...
A: I would say to either contact a child support attorney or call the Family Courts in your city and ...
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| Custody...? for safety measure | 2/18/2008 |
Q: My brother has been providing support for his 5 year old daughter since she was born. He and the ...
A: I agree with you I think I would have your brother pay his support via check instead of cash. He ...
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| Custody | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Me and my boyfriend were together for almost a year and were happy and talking about marriage. I ...
A: Unfortunately this is not your call.......the courts usually base their decision on the age of the ...
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| out of control teenage daughter | 2/2/2008 |
Q: My 15 year old daughter has lived with her friend for the past 10 months because she doesn't get ...
A: This is somewhat normal for teenagers.....they are learning to be independent and while looking for ...
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| New girlfriend and my kids | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have been divoced for only 5 months on paper. It was nasty and took 2 years to get it over with. ...
A: You need to include your girl friend in your life with your children. Young children are very good ...
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| PATERNITY TEST? | 1/31/2008 |
Q: im a 20yo single mother who is currently 8.5 mos. pregnant with my first. a boy! i have no clue who ...
A: You can not take a paternity test unless you have blood from the baby, mother and father.......if ...
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| child support | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My Husband and I have had a rocky four year marriage due to the fact that my mother-n-law would not ...
A: Sometimes judges may reduce a man's child support if the women is making alot more than the man. ...
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| Dating a single Dad | 1/10/2008 |
Q: I have been dating a single dad for 4 years. We talk about getting married but both know that we ...
A: I don't think that would be the case. Courts usually want the child to be 50/50 with both parents. ...
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| Single Parentig Dating | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I am a single mom with a 10 year old daughter, Why is so hard to settle down to one person?
A: I think it may be the time you are able to spend with a man........your time is so limited when you ...
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| discipline | 1/8/2008 |
Q: my son can get a bit hyper, he will come up to me and just jump when i am unaware. i tell him to ...
A: I think at this age your son is just trying to get your attention. This is the only way he knows ...
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| single parenting | 1/6/2008 |
Q: my daughter is trying to get custody of her 4 year old son the father also is fighting for full ...
A: Most courts usually gives custody to the mother as long as the mother is "fit" and ...
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| Need advice, ex is keeping secret | 1/6/2008 |
Q: On Christmas Eve I asked my ex if I could pop round to pick up something that our son needed ...
A: If your ex does not want to tell you who he is seeing, I think that is his right. He obviously does ...
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| Dating single Mom and dealing with childrens father | 1/6/2008 |
Q: The father takes the kids for a day most weeks but isn't reliable. Now that he knows she's ...
A: It sounds that way to me.............he probably always felt that she would be there for him and ...
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| single mom bringing in a new boyfriend | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I have recently become a single parent. Well, I was trying to coparent my child with my ex while ...
A: I don't think there is any "rule" as when to allow a man to stay overnight being a single parent. I ...
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| I want Custody | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I am father, Jayson and my wife is stepmother, Jessica. My daughter from a previous relationship, ...
A: No courts would take a child completely away from their mother unless the mother is willing to sign ...
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| my gjirlfriends son wears his moms underwear over his | 12/20/2007 |
Q: i read some answers to other questions to this subject and really didnt come up with a solution, see ...
A: I don't think I would make such a big deal of it...just try to distract him away by buying him ...
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| Dating a mom | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I've been dating a single mom and I want to be proactive about dating a single parent. I love and ...
A: A mother has a special bond with her children......after all she had them growing in her for 9 ...
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| daughter and boyfriend | 12/9/2007 |
Q: My 10 year old daughter gets upset when she sees me be affectionate with my new boyfriend. She ...
A: If it bothers your daughter than don't be affectionate with your boyfriend around her. It is very ...
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| Name Changes | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I stupidly gave my son his fathers last name at birth. He and I are not together and his father is ...
A: The procedure would vary by state, but if he's the biological father you probably can't, save ...
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| pregnant and single | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I am 18 yrs old. And I recently found out I was pregnant. I was with my bf at the time and he told ...
A: I assume you still live at home.........I think you need to talk to your parents for some guidance. ...
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| 17 year old not wanting to be at home | 11/29/2007 |
Q: In brief: I have a 17 year old daughter. I divorced her father when she was 2. We both remarried and ...
A: Your daughter is 17 years old and most courts allow children once they turn 12 to be a part of the ...
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| Outings | 11/14/2007 |
Q: My husband has recently left me after 15 years together. We have a four year old son who we share ...
A: I agree with you------I think it would be best for your son to have both parents to get along well ...
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| need legal advice sigle mom | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I have a baby who is turning 4 months on the 27th of November. I am not married to the father. I ...
A: Usually a man wants the social security number of a child to declare the child on his taxes as a ...
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| Kids want to live with Dad 1000 mi away | 11/11/2007 |
Q: The problem: My youngest 2 kids (10 and 11) want to live with dad 1000 miles away. Why? because I ...
A: You need to make the best decision based on what is best for your children. It sounds to me that ...
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| custody | 11/2/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 22 and she is 3 months pregnant. The father is a man she dated for a few months, ...
A: When a mother is unmarried to the father, the mother usually gets sole custody with the father ...
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| fathers rights? | 10/24/2007 |
Q: i am four months pregnant and have never been with the father. he has refused to help in anyway with ...
A: Even if you do not put him on the birth certificate if he takes you to court and takes a paternity ...
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| fathers rights? | 10/23/2007 |
Q: i am four months pregnant and have never been with the father. he has refused to help in anyway with ...
A: Since you are not married you do not have to list him on the birth certificates in most states. But ...
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| visitation violation's | 10/21/2007 |
Q: My Ex is custodial and residential parent to our son. Our agreement is outlined briefly as follows. ...
A: I am not sure however call the Probation department/Family Courts where the initial decree was done ...
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| Grieving | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I need some advice. I just found out that my common-law partner also the father of my 3and a half ...
A: If you really love him try to forgive him. You don't seem like you have a choice at this time but ...
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| Raising Young Female Toddlers | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I have a question that I would like to have your comments on. This is probably an easy one for you ...
A: I don't think it is a good idea to shower with your daughter at any age. I never showered with my ...
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| Custody | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I went to court in 2004 and sat in front of a referee for custody of my son who was 4yrs old at the ...
A: Most judges/courts do believe that a child should be with both parents equally.........however they ...
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| Terminating father's rights | 10/14/2007 |
Q: Mine is a somewhat complicated situation and I am hoping you could give me some good suggestions on ...
A: Even if he is not on the birth certificate you did establish via a paternity test that he is the ...
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| No dad around | 10/11/2007 |
Q: My name is Candace and I am mother to a wonderful 2 year old boy. His father has never seen him or ...
A: The best advice I can give you is to be honest......never tell him lies just in case the father does ...
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| child custody | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I am currently pregnant with my daughter. Her father and i conceived her when he was separated from ...
A: When you are unmarried, most of the time the mother gets sole custody, has nothing to do with the ...
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| 14 year old son | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I'm a divorced mother of 5.I was married for 20 years. The children's father and I had an abusive ...
A: A child has really no legal right to choose. The standard used in most states is what is best in ...
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| child custody | 10/6/2007 |
Q: 4& 6 months. My question is about the court case with my 6 month old son. Holdens father walked out ...
A: If you don't have an attorney I would suggest to get one to support you through this ...
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| finding me | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I need advice on how to build me up and stabilize my self confidence as a woman and as a mom . I ...
A: Single parenting can leave you feeling drained alot........I understand since I was there many a ...
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| 17 a single mother and need a place to live | 9/25/2007 |
Q: The father isn't involved and my parents house is full and I'm currently living with the babys ...
A: You are still underage so your parents legally are still responsible to take care of you at least ...
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| custody, child support | 9/8/2007 |
Q: How can i speed up the process of getting verification for my son's father? And what is the best ...
A: Every state is different, however usually you go through the Family Courts via Child support. Check ...
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| visitation rights | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 and a half month old son and am currently 17. I have just gone back to college while my ...
A: I think I would be honest with them and tell them exactly what you told me. Tell them that you ...
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| Single Parenting and Visitation | 9/6/2007 |
Q: My son is almost 3 months and the father claims I am violating his parental rights. Since I believe ...
A: Most courts allow fathers who do not have sole custody to weekly visitations including weekends. ...
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| What to do? | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I am a single mom of a 10 year old boy. His father is in his life. We have no formal agreement for ...
A: Believe it or not you have not even hit the "teenage years" yet which usually start at around 12-13 ...
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| Toddler issue | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I am a young mum aged 19 and I have a 22 month old son. He is fairly bright with a 60 word ...
A: I think I would correct your son and say something like, "his name is "Tom" not Dad" and leave it at ...
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| The Big Bang Theory | 8/17/2007 |
Q: My husband an I live with our widowed daughter and her granddaughter, who has entered puberty. At ...
A: I think it depends how mature your granddaughter is.....if she tends to laugh at these scenes then I ...
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| 8 1/2 Year old Daughter Problems.. | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I am a single mom who has recently gotten engaged to a wonderful man. My daughter who is 8 1/2 years ...
A: This is very common.......your daughter does not want to share you with anyone thus at times she ...
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| Child Anger Issues | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 year old son who recently has been getting extremely mad and upset with me at very small ...
A: This is not normal behavior for a 5 year older....your son is angry and you need to find out why. ...
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| Confused about my daughters relationship with my ex-fiance. | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I am a single mother to a beautiful four year old daughter. Her father was abusive and left when she ...
A: I think I would be very careful on allowing the relationship to continue with your daughter. The ...
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| changing the babys last name | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 month old son and the fahter is in and out of his life i recently just put in the ...
A: Usually in most states if you are not married to the father of your child, you determine what the ...
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| Access arrangements | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I live in Ireland and have a 10 y.o. son and an access arrangement with his father, who requested ...
A: I think to try and keep peace I would give him an option of two weekends stating that you have made ...
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| Single parent who needs to know all alternatives | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I'm 21 years old and am now 4 months pregnant with my first child. I was engaged to the father for ...
A: Keep a record in some type of diary form of every action he does, including dates, time, and ...
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| custody issue | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I am 22 years old and is having a problem with my baby father he wants to get my son away from cause ...
A: I would think if he has a restraining order against him, no judge would give him custody. They may ...
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| deadbeat dad | 7/21/2007 |
Q: well, my current girlfriend has a 5yr old daughter. Her father has seen her a total of five times ...
A: The mother probably already has full custody since the child lives with her and the father just ...
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| Custody | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I am pregnant with a baby girl and I currently live with the baby's father. Our relationship has ...
A: Your boyfriend is just trying to control you....if you are not married to the father, no courts ...
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| child and visitaion | 7/12/2007 |
Q: i have a 2 year old son and me and his father went to court and established a dna and then went back ...
A: Yes..........he is still the father whether he visits or not on a regular basis. My son's father ...
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| child and visitaion | 7/12/2007 |
Q: i have a 2 year old son and me and his father went to court and established a dna and then went back ...
A: You can not terminate his rights as the father.....only he can do that. And even if he does not ...
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| My boyfriend I feel is to hard on my son | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I am a single mom, I have a five year old son and a live in boyfriend of four years. My question ...
A: That is a hard question to answer if you both can get past this.......unfortunately your boyfriend ...
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| My boyfriend I feel is to hard on my son | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I am a single mom, I have a five year old son and a live in boyfriend of four years. My question ...
A: Most men are not able to form a close bond with a child that is not theirs....many can not even do ...
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| Child Custody | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I'm 20 years old and I have a 15 month old daughter. I'm currently in a custody conundrum with my ...
A: Custody cases are very stressful for all......judges make their decision based on what is best for ...
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| My boyfriend's relationship with my teenage daughter | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I have been dating a guy for about 2 months. We both have children from previous relationships. ...
A: Teenagers and parents just don't get along to well at that age........however they seem to get along ...
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| issues with serious live in boyfriend | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have a two year old son. His father and I never married but we are on good terms and very ...
A: Men do want all the attention in a relationship and when they do not get it, they become resentful ...
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| child age | 7/3/2007 |
Q: how old does a child have to be before it can stay overnight with the father who does'nt have ...
A: I don't think there is a set age that a child can stay with a father overnight. Sometimes a judge ...
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| Reconciliation | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I have been struggling with my daughters mother for some 5 yrs. The problem is that I feel that my ...
A: Speaking of a mother who went through some of these issues in the courts system as my son's father ...
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| grandmother in need of advice | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have two grandchildren ages 2,3. from different dads. my daughter is 23 ...
A: In most states if the mother does not want to raise her children, then the father has legal rights ...
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| child support | 6/20/2007 |
Q: My daughter and her boyfriend of 5 years broke up after he had proposed and knew she was 4 months ...
A: In most states child support is for the child and if she did not have a child yet, there is no ...
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| Unborn Baby's father is in the military. | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I really hope you can help me with my question. Well Im currently 6 months pregnant and the father ...
A: I agree with you that what he is saying being nonsense.....I have never heard of this....and I doubt ...
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| sharing the discipline? | 6/13/2007 |
Q: When my son gets into trouble at school, he is usually disciplined with a detention or loss of a ...
A: I do not think it is fair to punish your son twice by both parents.......if you both were living ...
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| Daughter's Physical | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I'm sorry, I must have checked the keep answer private box, but deleted the email with the private ...
A: If your daughter says it is ok for you to be present, then it is. As she gets older continue to ask ...
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| fearful of single parenting | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I am in a horrible situation. I have been very unhappy in my relationship for awhile now; but I ...
A: You need to decide what is better, life with him or life without him. Are you willing to accept ...
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| Daughter's Physical | 6/9/2007 |
Q: My wife passed away when our two daughters were quite young, 3 and 18mos. Needless to say it has ...
A: If your daughter is not uncomfortable with your presence I say that it is okay. Since you already ...
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| what if???..... | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I've seriously been considering leaving my fiance and father of my child after finding out that he ...
A: To be honest with you it will be very difficult working and taking care of two small children. Day ...
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| Child Custody | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I am a single mother of a 2 year old beautiful girl. Her father broke up with me on my 1st mothers ...
A: Very rarely a father get custody of a baby. It is much better for a small chld to be with their ...
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| Child Custody | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I have a six year old son who's father I never married. I did however name him on the birth ...
A: The father of your son has legal rights whether or not you list him on the birth certificate. All ...
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| Single Parenting and dating | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I am a single parent to an almost five year old girl. My ex husband had an affair (with his boss) ...
A: I think you did the right thing. You need a man who will accept both of you as a package and he did ...
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| will u adopt me? | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 19 year old son, that is a jewel. He is off to college and is a "normal" teenager. But now ...
A: I am uncertain who you need to justify to? You should raise your children the same, with respect, ...
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| single mom | 4/21/2007 |
Q: i am 19 and i am also 5 months pregnant. when i found out i was pregnant i told my ex-boyfriend ...
A: You do not have to have the father sign the birth certificate even if you list him as the father. I ...
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| 16 yr old son alone | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I'm a single parent w/16 yr old son,he's very responsible & Wants to stay at home while I go to CA ...
A: I think it depends on your son......you know him better than anyone else so you need to make your ...
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| My 3 month old's father does drugs, and tells me our son can stay the night? | 4/14/2007 |
Q: My 3 month old son's father has a horrible record on file. He smokes marijuana and often does other ...
A: You could probably go to court and insist that he has only monitored visitation rights. You could ...
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| My 3 month old's father does drugs, and tells me our son can stay the night? | 4/14/2007 |
Q: My 3 month old son's father has a horrible record on file. He smokes marijuana and often does other ...
A: Usually in most states, fathers have the right for equal time with their child, even if you are not ...
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| How will my Daughter react? | 4/13/2007 |
Q: I didnt see my daughter for 2 months. I was in another state and I met a guy. I found out I was ...
A: I am unsure what type of relationship you have with your 9 year old daughter..... if you and your ...
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| Child Custody | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I'm 8 1/2 months pregnant and not with the father of my baby. He says he wants 5050 joint custody so ...
A: Even if you do not put the father's name on the birth certificate and he decides to take you to ...
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| How do i tell my friend that his daughter is a prostitute? | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I'm not really sure if this is in the right section or topic but here goes anyway. I'm a recently ...
A: I would definitely tell your friend. His daughter is in a potential risky and dangerous profession ...
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| single mother | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I'm 5 months pregnant with 2 small kids from a previous relationship the father of this baby decided ...
A: Usually if you are not married, the father does not have the right to pick the name, including last ...
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| My unborn child and the father | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I'm 4 1/2 months pregnant. The father and I were never together, but he and his family know the baby ...
A: Fathers have as much rights legally as the mothers in all states. Even if you don't put his name on ...
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| I NEED YOUR HELP!!!!! | 3/28/2007 |
Q: OK.... HEAR IT GOES WELL THIS YEAR HAS BEEN A NEW YEAR FOR ME AND I'VE BEEN GOING THROUGH SO MUCH ...
A: You have stepped a bit over bounds by having sex with your half brother. I am sure this will cause ...
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| dating a single mom w/ a teenage daughter | 3/25/2007 |
Q: your ideas PLEASE!!my now ex-girlfriend has been divorced for around 6 yrs. she has 13 year old ...
A: Perhaps when you are speaking to your ex say that someone at work had a similar problem then tell ...
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| dating a single mom w/ a teenage daughter | 3/25/2007 |
Q: your ideas PLEASE!!my now ex-girlfriend has been divorced for around 6 yrs. she has 13 year old ...
A: Your friends daughter is a teenager but still a child and she is just acting as such. Children tend ...
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| my son | 3/23/2007 |
Q: i feel like im letting my son down.. if he cries i cant bring myself to comfort him i just shout at ...
A: You did not state the age of your son so I am unsure if he is young or hitting teenage years. You ...
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| Appropriate Discipline | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I'm a single Parent with an 11 Year old Son. He's a great kid 95% of the time, but manages to ...
A: As children go into puberty, they definitely will start breaking more rules. They slowly go into ...
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| Single and pregnant | 3/17/2007 |
Q: I'm 21 years old and 5 months pregnant. I've been with my boyfriend for 10 months now and a little ...
A: Your emotional state has alot to do with hormones and it is quite normal. You tend to cry alot and ...
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| sole custody(total) | 3/15/2007 |
Q: my name is Nicki.I have a beautiful daughter named Rachel.Unfortunately,at birth I gave her her ...
A: I don't think a child needs the love of a mother and father to grow up loving and healthy......the ...
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| My boyfriend calls my 3 children Baggage! | 3/14/2007 |
Q: Customer is getting email from a Yahoo site from the same Lady that use to send email/ stop message ...
A: Men without children often feel this way unfortunately....they only see one side of being a parent ...
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| sole custody(total) | 3/14/2007 |
Q: my name is Nicki.I have a beautiful daughter named Rachel.Unfortunately,at birth I gave her her ...
A: Each state is different however most states give custody to the mother especially if you were never ...
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| dating a single father | 3/13/2007 |
Q: I've been dating a wonderful and affectionate divorced man, for over 8 months. My problem is his ...
A: It seems a bit odd to me also.........teenagers at that age rarely want a parent talking to them ...
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| my dating | 2/17/2007 |
Q: My son has decided to stay with his dad for now and I've agreed. I told him I love him and he's ...
A: You can not "change" your exhusband.....so no use of wasting energy there. The only thing you can ...
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| my dating | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I am a single parent of a 14 year old boy. He regularly sees his father...mostly. We separated when ...
A: Your son is going through puberty.....it starts around 14-15 and gets worse for a few years then ...
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| Dilemma | 1/24/2007 |
Q: my name is Heather and i currently live in piqua, with my 15 month old and his father, which we dont ...
A: I am not sure where Piqua is... Some states do have cheaper housing for the disabled or poor. You ...
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| pragnent and want to move out! | 1/13/2007 |
Q: Im 17 and now pragnent and i want to move out so I can live with my boyfriend so we can raise our ...
A: You are not legally allowed to move from your parents home until the age of adulthood which in most ...
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| my children and boyfriends relationship | 1/5/2007 |
Q: I a single mom to a 4 & 5 year old. I have a boyfriend who has never been married and has no ...
A: Since he is not the father I would say that he should abide by your rules for your children.....he ...
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| my children and boyfriends relationship | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I a single mom to a 4 & 5 year old. I have a boyfriend who has never been married and has no ...
A: They are your children and you should be the one to raise them so if you feel it is ok for them to ...
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| can he demand a dna test? | 12/19/2006 |
Q: ive got a wee boy coming up for 6months. up until now his dad has wanted nothing to do with us which ...
A: Yes if a man suspects he is the father, the courts can demand a DNA test. Don't need the permission ...
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| Childs behavior after visitation | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I wonder if I should bring this issue up with his dad? I never have spoken to him about it because I ...
A: Angela-------- As long as you have an open relationship with his father, I would say definitely ...
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| Childs behavior after visitation | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I am a mom of 2 wonderful kids. They both have different fathers. My 11 year old son was born when I ...
A: Something is making your son feel bad/sad when he is at his father's house....thus when he returns ...
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| Infants and their mother | 12/5/2006 |
Q: My wife and I have been in process of a divorce for 4 months. Three weeks ago, she dropped off my ...
A: A mother's love and bond is very important to a baby.....however so is a father's love and bond. So ...
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| Financial struggle due to child support | 11/18/2006 |
Q: I am a father of three (14 yr son, 10 yr daughter and my most recent is 2 yrs old – son). After ...
A: I would not stop your relationship with your 2 year old.......if you have to get a second job then ...
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| Unfit...... | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I live in Florida and my daughters father lives in Michigan. My case is still out of Michigan. Her ...
A: I am assuming that there is a court order giving your husband visitation rights.......if you ...
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| Widowed Mother & Wedding Anniversary | 10/24/2006 |
Q: My 85 year old father died of cancer on December 10,2005. My parents would have been married 60 ...
A: I think your mother would love to spend time on her 60th anniversary with her son.....I think this ...
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| Is this ok? | 10/24/2006 |
Q: I have a 7 yr old daugther named Tas that I had in a previous relationship that I was only able to ...
A: The mother of your child is wrong.......this is not fair to do to your daughter. You both are lying ...
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| single parent to be? | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I am eighteen years old and am in a situation i would never have imagined myself to be. I am 19 wks ...
A: Having a baby being so young is very scarey for both the mother and father --- it is a lifetime ...
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| my angry son... | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I have a pretty open relationship with my 16 year old son...he has been an honor student and an ...
A: I think alot has to do with hormones......boys hit hormones much later than girls, usually around ...
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| single parenting, work, and school | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I have been a single parent since the day my daughter was born. I'm 21 years old with a 4 year old ...
A: This does happen when you have so much on your plate. I remember alot during raising my son alone ...
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| Appropriate punishment | 10/16/2006 |
Q: I am a divorcd mother of two and take care of my children. I am on good terms with their father ...
A: Your daughter is acting "normal" for her age.....kids do lie and you can not stop it. They do tend ...
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| how?? | 10/14/2006 |
Q: I just need some motivation on how to go about becoming a single parent. Its seems so hard and ...
A: Being a single mom is hard enough but trying to juggle work and school makes it much tougher. You ...
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| single parenting and the military | 10/8/2006 |
Q: I am a sigle mother and I am seriously considering joining the airforce. I am praying about it and ...
A: I guess my only question is what happens to your son while you are in the AirForce? Does he go with ...
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| problem child | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I've been a single parent pretty much since both of my children were born. I divorced their father ...
A: Your 5 year old is trying to tell you something with his bad behavior........he is asking for ...
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| pregnant unwed daughter | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I have a 21 yr old, 7 mos. pregnant, single daughter who desperately needs financial help. She ...
A: If she is working full time, usually in most states mothers can collect short term disability for 4 ...
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| Im scared of being a single parent | 9/26/2006 |
Q: My live in boyfriend has been hanging around w/ his new pals almost everyday. We have a 2 year old ...
A: This happens especially when men are younger and they get the taste of being single by hanging ...
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| i want to keep my family together | 9/26/2006 |
Q: recently me and my boyfriend have been arguing alot. We live together for 7 years and now have a 2 ...
A: Unforunately there is not much you can do. You can not force someone to live with you if they do ...
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| Follow Up: dad trying to do best for 5 year old daughter visitation from VA to Florida with mom | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I guess I'm a bit suprised about your reply. I feel like your suggesting to scale back or regress ...
A: I do understand what you are saying and do commend you for wanting to be an active part of your ...
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| dad trying to do best for 5 year old daughter visitation from VA to Florida with mom | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I dated someone for 6 months, she got pregnant and we had a baby girl. It was difficult the first ...
A: Your daughter is still very young and it is a lot to ask for a 5 year old child to take a trip that ...
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| My Teenage Daughter | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I am 36 year old mother of 2 Children... Im Divorced as of 3 years now... and there father is always ...
A: Your daughter is starting those "terrible teen" years where all the changes take place......all the ...
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| Am I doing the right thing? | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I had a long on-&-off relationship with a man who I have 2 daughters by. I ended it 5 yrs ago when ...
A: I think you are doing the right thing by making him pay child support..........he is as responsible ...
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| Telling my child the truth | 9/17/2006 |
Q: I have two children, 10 and 13, both girls. Joint custody is shared with my x husband, week there, ...
A: This is a tough situation.........telling your daughter will truely change how she feels about her ...
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| the right way to tell my daughter that her father isnb't there | 9/1/2006 |
Q: I am 20 i have 1 daughter she is the best thing that ever happened to me. She is 2 and her father ...
A: You need to be honest with your child and always tell her the truth according to her age....meaning ...
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| dating | 8/30/2006 |
Q: "Hi, I have been divorced for almost 3 years and have finally met the woman of my dreams. We talk ...
A: It is hard to explain to someone without children the bond you have with yours...women and men who ...
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| whats my next step? | 8/28/2006 |
Q: i live with my mother in a unstable townhouse with 3 bedrooms and a lot of people. i dropped out of ...
A: Perhaps the baby's father can get a job with the focus on getting a small apartment for all of you. ...
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| visiting dad | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I am a visiting dad,I live in sweden and my son in London.I left london When my son was 4 years ...
A: Being a single mom does not make you "nuts"........your ex girlfriends sounds a bit "off" focusing ...
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| New Relationships | 8/27/2006 |
Q: I am 24 yrs old and 3 months pregnant, the father and I are not together and I really have no plans ...
A: You are correct that it may be a bit harder getting married when you already have a child. Alot of ...
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| fatherless | 8/22/2006 |
Q: im a 16 year old guy with no trust in anyone to talk to about this so i decided to give this a shot. ...
A: You have to stop blaming yourself for your father being a bad parent.......you have nothing to do ...
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| Single Parents/Paying for college | 8/20/2006 |
Q: ..can anyone help direct me to sites that have grants for help in paying my daughters college ...
A: Grants that are free are hard to find with most being for specific fields............Government have ...
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| visiting father??? | 8/12/2006 |
Q: .. I'm a single parent and my daughter is only 2 1/2. Her father lives in CA. and we live in HI. She ...
A: J! No I don't think you were wrong.........your daughter is very young and I think perhaps to young ...
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| am i being selfish | 8/9/2006 |
Q: Is it selfish if i decide to have a child and want to raise him/her as a single parent. I am ...
A: I think if you are prepared mentally, financially, emotionally, and physcially for the challenge of ...
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| dating a single mom | 8/7/2006 |
Q: i met a wonderful single mom a few days ago and we've really hit it off. i like her a lot and i ...
A: I would say to take it slow getting to know both of them. Usually 2 year old children are easy to ...
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| divorce | 8/6/2006 |
Q: One last question. You said I shouldn't be judgemental. I have been trying not to say negative ...
A: I think I would be very careful joining in her bashing of her husband............there is a good ...
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| divorce | 8/6/2006 |
Q: My best friend just found out her husband has been cheating. She kicked him out, and the marriage ...
A: I think letting her know she can depend on you for support is the best thing you can do for ...
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| single parenting | 8/3/2006 |
Q: i am am 14 year old single mother and i live with my dad.i am seeing a guy but im afraid to tell ...
A: You need to be honest with this boy.....you should not be ashamed of having a daughter. You made ...
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| Single Parent | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I have a dear lady friend and we are so very close. We are both single parents; the difference been ...
A: You can not make a man be a father if he decides he does not want to..........so I would suggest ...
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| Single Parenting (when is enough enough) | 7/31/2006 |
Q: I am 26 with a 5 year old son. His father and I have been in a on again off again relationship for 8 ...
A: Does his father have visitation rights? Since he is not paying child support, I am assuming that a ...
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| Concerned | 7/24/2006 |
Q: I have asked you a couple of questions previously. Anyway, my wife and I are splitting up. She is ...
A: I would not predict what may and may not happen...if you are working together during the split then ...
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| Rest of the story | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I asked if you previously if I should get a lawyer. I stated that we want to divorce amicably. She ...
A: You do have two children of your own so you really need to make sure you are 100% that a divorce is ...
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| Should I get a Lawyer | 7/17/2006 |
Q: My wife and I have decided to get a divorce. She wants to do this amicably, with no lawyers ...
A: The attorney you spoke to is correct.....most states have a formula and they usually stick close to ...
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| joint custody | 7/14/2006 |
Q: About 4 weeks ago my husband of eight years decided that he could not handle married life. He left ...
A: It is very rare that a judge does not give visitation to the father....most courts believe that the ...
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| Single Mom or No Mom? | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I'm 26 and I just found out I was pregnant- around 5 weeks along. My relationship was already on the ...
A: This is a hard decision to make......a life altering one......by the sounds of your life you are on ...
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| raising my daughter alone | 7/10/2006 |
Q: i have already had her to counslers she will not talk to anyonemy daughter is only 8 years old and ...
A: Tina---------- Continue to ask her why she is feeling sad..........spend more time with her one on ...
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| raising my daughter alone | 7/8/2006 |
Q: my daughter is only 8 years old and she is not happy she wakes up mad at the world
A: I think you need to sit down with her to find out why she feels so unhappy........it is not normal ...
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| How to deal with a childless boyfriend? | 7/4/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend and I just recently moved in with one another. I have 4 children and am divorced. I am ...
A: It is very hard for a man to come into a relationship and become a "father figure" for children that ...
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| Pregnant and alone | 7/4/2006 |
Q: My live in boyfriend has left me because i have become pregnant. I already have a daughter, whos ...
A: It sounds to me that your boyfriend will probably not be involved with your pregnancy or baby when ...
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| concerned dad | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I am a recently divorced father with a 2 year old daughter. My ex and I are not exactly on the ...
A: I don't think it would be bad as long as everyone tries to keep your daughter in some type of ...
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| single mom | 6/19/2006 |
Q: I am a single mom of three incredible daughters! Thirteen, ten and ten...yes, twins! However, I have ...
A: Your ex and his new wife probably think they can move on with their new life leaving behind the ...
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| Child Support and insurance enforcement | 6/15/2006 |
Q: For the last 6 years I have been two children on my own. Their father has been getting UNDER THE ...
A: There are many collection agencies now that will collect back child support payments for a ...
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| single mom guilt | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I am 22 years old and about to be a college graduate. I ended up gettig pregnant and decided to keep ...
A: Alot of your emotions may be due to hormonal changes being pregnant....it is very common to be very ...
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| How do I talk with my son about his father | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I read through all the question & answer and I am still so confused. I was 19 when I became pregnant ...
A: You need to be honest with your son and answer all his questions with honest answers. He does have ...
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| Dating a widower | 6/12/2006 |
Q: I agree with your answer. After 41 years of being single, I dont want to rush into a marriage. I do ...
A: As an outsider to the situation it looks like to me that he is looking for someone to help out with ...
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| Dating a widower | 6/12/2006 |
Q: I have recently been re-aquainted with my first date from jr high. He is a widower, 42, whose wife ...
A: It sounds to me that he is looking for a wife and a mother for his children.........sounds a bit odd ...
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| Relationships and Parenting | 6/10/2006 |
Q: I am 28 and a single mom. I have been in a relationship with my current boyfriend for almost two ...
A: What I would suggest is to sit down and write down all the pros and cons about this man......list ...
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| Single Parent | 6/4/2006 |
Q: A friend of mine....has a child with a man. They've lived together off and on for the past year ...
A: In most states where there is not a support order, no. He has rights to visitation still but ...
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| help with everything | 5/22/2006 |
Q: I would like to know what kind of programs that i could look into for assistance with getting a home ...
A: Each state has different programs.......so you need to check your state's website for housing and ...
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| Follow up ? to "moving out of state" | 5/19/2006 |
Q: Tricia, there was never a custody order in place. He just calls when he wants to see him, or should ...
A: Barbara---------- I think I would just tell him you are moving and see what he says. It does not ...
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| whining | 5/19/2006 |
Q: please help! i'm a single, well, not married, parent of a 5 1/2 year old son. as with all kids, ...
A: There are many reasons why a child so young "acts up"...one reason is that he is bored and wants ...
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| Moving Out of State | 5/18/2006 |
Q: My son's father recently just started paying child support for our son, only because it is being ...
A: It depends on what type of custody order you have in place. In a joint custody order, both parents ...
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| Advising a single mother | 5/9/2006 |
Q: AFter reading your profile, I think you are just the person I need to talk to! After retirement I ...
A: The fact she asks you so many questions means she does want answers to questions she has so I would ...
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| Kids & Money | 4/21/2006 |
Q: When my kids ask me: can we go to, for example, catch some fish (the fish farm) or go to the ...
A: Children do not understand the value of money or how much things costs......they really don't ...
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| Single parent traveling with minor child | 3/26/2006 |
Q: My question pertains to cruising with my 19 month old son when the ship's itinerary includes a stop ...
A: I don't know to much information on this subject, however I do know that a custodial parent has the ...
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| father left | 3/9/2006 |
Q: Im not quite sure what I should do. Me and my boyfriend were together 7 yrs we have a 2 yr old ...
A: This is a question you need to ask yourself and answer honest..........are you afraid of his family ...
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| Single Parenting | 2/23/2006 |
Q: This email is in response to an article involving a woman writing in about single parenting and your ...
A: I am not certain on what response you are speaking about since I get so many questions each ...
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| 2 yr old | 2/22/2006 |
Q: I have a two year old son who lives with his mom. We spend time together and he always cries when im ...
A: No I don't think your son will have lasting trauma from you leaving......Children at this age ...
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| children and cell phones | 2/19/2006 |
Q: I just needed a second opinion. It seems my eleven year old daughter is surrounded by friends and ...
A: I think your daughter is to young for a cell phone plus as you say she really has no need for it. I ...
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| RE: Is there any solution to this dilemna? | 2/2/2006 |
Q: I've decided to stay put for now until my relationship with my son has improved. Although I kind of ...
A: Wanda-------- I don't take what you say and think wrong, we are all different and have our own ...
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| Is there any solution to this dilemna? | 1/26/2006 |
Q: I'm a 38 yr old single parent of a 10 yr old son who turns 11 in October. His father has never been ...
A: You have alot to consider....and to do so carefully since whatever you do will have a big impact on ...
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| nn help getting toddler to sleep in own bed | 1/18/2006 |
Q: I'm a single mom, age 24. My baby, Kyra is 18 months old. I have had Kyra sleeping with me almost ...
A: Your baby is just used to you being around at night which makes her feel safe and comfortable...so ...
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| help | 11/11/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- hi i dont no if u remember me problerly not but i rote to u saying i was 4 ...
A: KT-------- There is no really easy answer to your problem......babies cry alot the first year and ...
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| parenting | 9/13/2005 |
Q: My name is Courtney and i attend Lees Summit West Highschool. In my comp.II class we are doing an ...
A: ......... I would be happy to answer any questions that I could.....I had my son at 24 years old so ...
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| Taking a child to Canada on Vacation | 8/28/2005 |
Q: Until I married 3 months ago, I was a single mom with a 6 year old son. The father of my child has ...
A: ........... They were looking for a court order granting sole custody to you.........there are some ...
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| I'm horrible | 8/23/2005 |
Q: I am a 21 year old parent of a 2 1/2 year old daughter. Her dad is still in her life, but he lives 6 ...
A: You need to deal with your stress by other means than by hitting your child. You should never take ...
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| Single Mom and Pregnant again Need Help | 8/8/2005 |
Q: I have a beautiful 2 year old daughter and just recently find my self single again. my daughters ...
A: Children always know who their mom is........it is a special bond that mothers have with their ...
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| Bachelor and falling for a single parent | 7/21/2005 |
Q: Well, I am writing you a follow up question. We have spent every day together since i last wrote, ...
A: I think if she says she just wants to be friends, it really means that she does not want anything ...
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| grant money for single moms | 7/18/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if you had any information on educational grant money for low-income, single moms. I ...
A: No I do not know of any state that gives grant money just for being a single parent in the low ...
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| single parnet | 7/18/2005 |
Q: since the father wanted a DNA test b/c he says thats the only way he can be on the birth cert. can ...
A: Yes the father in most states can demand to be put on the birth certificate especially when he took ...
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| my son | 7/4/2005 |
Q: My son just turned 1 year old. I live in California my ex-boyfriend lives in Texas. I moved here ...
A: You need to try and stop worrying about your ex and concentrate on your life with your son and you. ...
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| baby father problems and ? about child support | 6/8/2005 |
Q: I am single, 21 years old, live at home, and mother to a 3 month old. I was advised by my father to ...
A: Unforunately men who act this way usually will not change with the birth of their child. It sounds ...
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| Bachelor and falling for a single parent | 6/6/2005 |
Q: I recently ran into an old high school friend that i haven't seen in a long time. I knew she had ...
A: I think I would suggest to continue being friends for now....if something is to develop it will. I ...
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| Resources | 6/2/2005 |
Q: I want to know what kind's of resourcers are available as far as housing and section 8 okay- ...
A: Each state has different rules and regulations.....you need to find out per your state if an ...
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| Re Pls Help | 4/12/2005 |
Q: I had written you recently about marrying my kid's mother. However, it seems we are irreconcilable ...
A: Yes the mother must contribute for the care of the child as well as the father...but if your salary ...
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| child support | 4/11/2005 |
Q: how do you get child support out of a dead beat dad? i don't make enough money to pay lawyers.
A: Most states provide free services to obtain child support via the Probation office of the Family ...
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| Fatherless Children | 4/7/2005 |
Q: What are some of the benefits of a child growing up without a father. I am writing a paper for a ...
A: I personally feel to have 2 loving and supportive parents would be the ultimate way to raise a ...
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| I have moved to ga from england... | 3/9/2005 |
Q: I have moved to ga from england and from ga to florida, even though we were married (unhappily) this ...
A: I think you need to decide what is best for you as well as your son, without putting to much effort ...
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| TO SOON | 2/28/2005 |
Q: I am only 18, I have a 2yr old daughter. I was with the father for alomst 4yrs. I left him a ...
A: As a mother, usually your priorities change drastically. You usually prefer to spend your extra ...
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| Dating | 2/21/2005 |
Q: I am 37. I have four children. Their father is of no help to me whatsoever. I recently ended a three ...
A: I agree that most men would be overwhelmed with just hearing you have 4 children.........especially ...
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| Disciplinary problems | 2/1/2005 |
Q: Help! I have a 4 yr old son who up until age 3 (or a little after) was a very, very well behaved ...
A: First I would check your son's diet.....alot of sugar can make kids stay up to late and behavior ...
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| I am trying to find a list of grants for single moms | 1/5/2005 |
Q: I was hoping to find a list of single mom grants, I would like to continue my education so that my ...
A: I do not know of any grants for single parents....I did attend a community college part time when my ...
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| How do I cope and what do I do? | 1/5/2005 |
Q: This is my situation: Have been with my girlfriend for 3+ years. We are hoping to get married. ...
A: You are in a tough situation........you will probably never get "equal" responsibility of your ...
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| When can my son be left on his own at home for short time intervals | 12/11/2004 |
Q: I am a 36 yr old mother of an 8 year old. Hold a high stress middle management job with a world ...
A: All children are different, some mature faster than others. I would say between 10-12 years ...
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| Child support and other issues | 12/8/2004 |
Q: My ex boyfriend broke up with me (we arent or never were married) when I found out i was 7 weeks ...
A: It is very hard in any state to take a child away from the mother unless the mother is "unfit" which ...
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| Discipline issue | 12/5/2004 |
Q: I have a sweet 4 year old. Recently she has started going into these rages when she is tired where ...
A: This is not normal behavior for a "normal" 4 year old...yes children will be angry but they usually ...
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| Help my daughter is shutting me out. | 12/3/2004 |
Q: I am searching for anyone who can help me. For the past few months I have been noticing my daughter ...
A: Your daughter is 20 years old and a "smart" college student....she is an adult....not a child..... ...
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| A few questions | 11/17/2004 |
Q: I am a five month old mother. I live with my parents. My mother is the only person I trust to ...
A: Your mother is trying to do what is best for you since she is your only babysitter, however she ...
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| single parent courting | 11/16/2004 |
Q: I came to you instead of the romance area. I've met a wonderful single mom, 2 sons 9 and 12, works ...
A: I would say give her alot of advance notice and ask her for perhaps a nice quiet dinner ...
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| Unmarried Parents | 9/24/2004 |
Q: However, Nigeria being a yet undeveloped country we dont have such facilities and things are done ...
A: RJ........ In the US they have many factors that are considered in their formulas, like if both ...
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| Unmarried Parents | 9/24/2004 |
Q: This is a rather sensitive issue causing a lot of disaffection. I am male; single; 30 yrs old ...
A: ....... I would suggest calling Family Services in your country to find out the formula they use to ...
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| moving out | 9/21/2004 |
Q: Tricia, I am a seventeen year old senior, and won't be 18 until after I have graduated. My mother ...
A: ... Legally no you can not move out under the age of 18 years old without the consent of your legal ...
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| Desperate and scared... | 8/31/2004 |
Q: My son just turned 5 this past week. His dad has not been in his life since he was a few weeks old. ...
A: I would suggest to be honest with him........since he is still sort of young, just answer his ...
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| child cutsody | 8/28/2004 |
Q: my name is Tiffany and I am 6 months pregnant, the father is, to say the least, not very present. It ...
A: Usually in most states if you are not married to the father of the child, the mother has custody and ...
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| Custody issues | 8/15/2004 |
Q: This is my problem I've recently seperated from my daughers mother my daughter is two years old. ...
A: You are the legal father so you have legal rights to visitation with your daughter. You do not have ...
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| About young single mothers | 8/3/2004 |
Q: In the past 2 weeks I have found out i was pregnant, I am 20 years old. I was in a realtionship with ...
A: Yes even though you do not list the father on the birth certificate, he still has legal rights to ...
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| need advice | 7/29/2004 |
Q: I am 36 years old with two children a 14 year old daughter and a 9 year old son,I recently met a ...
A: I believe that being a mother should come first in all decisions.........being that it would be best ...
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| Romeo & Juliet style Relationship? | 7/25/2004 |
Q: I am 19 years old and have a 15 month old son from a previous relationship. I have been with my ...
A: I think your boyfriend does not want to get further involved for several reasons, one being that he ...
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| I am a 26 year old parent... | 7/6/2004 |
Q: I am a 26 year old parent of four kids ages 20 months, 3, 6, and 9. My question is how do you ...
A: ...... Unforunately, you must have it very hard........with 4 kids and no outside support, it must ...
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| child custody rights | 7/5/2004 |
Q: My son-in-law has a child by a lady that he was never married to, he is concerned about the childs ...
A: I am not real clear why the police were called......however it is not real easy to get custody of a ...
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| moving | 6/29/2004 |
Q: I have been single for two years,and have two children a 14 year old daughter and a 9 year old son,I ...
A: Your son is comfortable with his present life.....he can also be comfortable with his new life, he ...
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| I will be 17 on June 24.04 can i move from my mothers house?>? | 5/29/2004 |
Q: I am a 16 year old and me and my mother argue constantly and she is always gone and im always home ...
A: Legally you are not considered an adult until you are 18 years old. So your mother is legally ...
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| CUSTODY | 5/21/2004 |
Q: I AM WRITTING TO YOU FOR SOME HELP WITH MY SON. MY SONS FATHER AND I WERE NEVER MARRIED AND OUR SON ...
A: ... Just to ease your mind, legally if something happened to one parent, the other would be first ...
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| CUSTODY | 5/20/2004 |
Q: I AM WRITTING TO YOU FOR SOME HELP WITH MY SON. MY SONS FATHER AND I WERE NEVER MARRIED AND OUR SON ...
A: Unsure what your exact question is..so hope this helps.. Being the mother, you have the right to ...
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| my son's dad is a............. | 5/14/2004 |
Q: At 18 i started exotic dancing. I met A man I fell in love with and moved in with. He then told me ...
A: Some men just are not good fathers no matter what..usually they are to selfish..it is very hard for ...
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| unworthy | 5/3/2004 |
Q: I have been divorced twice with 1 child from each marriage. I have alway suffered from low self ...
A: ....... If this new man does not have any children, it may make it more difficult. He may not ...
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| Child custody | 4/6/2004 |
Q: My girl friend is struggling with a child custody situation right now, and I hope you can help. The ...
A: Unforunately, this information is correct......both parents legally have equal rights to the child. ...
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| Should I get a lawyer? | 3/23/2004 |
Q: I am a single mother of a 2yr old and My ex and I just had a child support hearing yesterday and I ...
A: I agree with you, it does not sound fair........sometimes if a parent is not working, then they will ...
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| visitation | 3/8/2004 |
Q: Im not sure that you can help me, but I hope you have some insight. I have a daughter that is 18 ...
A: Sorry that I took so long to get back to you but I just got your email now....sometimes the original ...
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| Son wearing momma's underwear | 3/2/2004 |
Q: My sister who is 26 is a single mom of a 5 year old boy and a full time student. Here recently she ...
A: I have never heard of this before but due to your nephew being so young, I think I would try to not ...
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| Single parent problems | 2/10/2004 |
Q: I will get to the point quickly. I hope. I have been divorced for eight years. My ex see's our ...
A: ........ It is obvious to me that your daughter is having problems with the visits each day....... ...
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| Focus | 2/4/2004 |
Q: I am interested to know what you felt was worth focusing on and what you considered a waste of time. ...
A: I understand where you are coming from...when you have two full time jobs, there is little time for ...
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| Spanking | 12/17/2003 |
Q: My 3 year old girl just started pre-k. Although she enjoys going to school, mornings have become a ...
A: Don't feel guilty about your daughter hitting...I can not imagine it would have come from your few ...
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| problem son? | 12/10/2003 |
Q: My son is 13. He is a very friendly, active and affectionate child. He has a twin sister and an year ...
A: Your son is going through puberty and unforunately you just need to hold on for some ...
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| 4 yr old with hyperactivity/anger issues | 12/5/2003 |
Q: I feel I have to give you a little background on mine and my daughter's situation for you to better ...
A: Your daughter sounds like she is hyperactive definitely...her behavior is not normal for a 4 year ...
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| Dealing with being a single parent | 7/15/2003 |
Q: I have been a single parent for a little over two years and it has been very difficult. I'm 25, I ...
A: I think you need to do what your heart and head tells you..if you are unhappy in your current job ...
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| single parenting and dating | 1/24/2003 |
Q: . I have been separated from my husband for over a year, but have felt like a single parent for ...
A: I have been in both situations -- as a teenager with my mom dating and being a mom and me ...
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| Can daughter move out? | 11/15/2002 |
Q: I have a question about my 17 year old daughter but I dont really know if I am asking the right ...
A: This perhaps is a legal question which pertains to the laws in your state.....I am not really sure ...
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| absent dads | 11/13/2002 |
Q: I'll try to make this as brief as possible. ok I am a single mom of two girls, aged 6 and 7. They ...
A: I understand how you feel as a mother and how much pain an absent parent causes a young child, I ...
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| SINGLE | 10/3/2002 |
Q: I AM A SINGLE MOTHER OF 3 KIDS MY YOUNGEST IS 4 I HAVE BEEN ON MY OWN SINCE I WAS 18 AND NO HELP ...
A: In order to buy a duplex you would need to get preapproval for a mortgage........and also have a ...
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| feel like I am at a deadend..... | 7/11/2002 |
Q: I fled our home with my son in the Fall of 1999. I have been making it since but it has been hard. I ...
A: You may be eligible for some programs being a single parent, so continue to look. Most local ...
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| Custody Issues | 6/18/2002 |
Q: I am a divorced father of a two-year-old daughter. Currently, I have joint legal custody and ...
A: I understand how you feel being a parent myself.....first you need to stop worrying so much that you ...
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| Child custody issue | 5/6/2002 |
Q: I am a 21 year old college student/ single mom. I was never married to my ex and he was very ...
A: Unforunately, he has a court order giving him visitation rights and as long as they do not stipulate ...
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| article info. | 11/29/2001 |
Q: I am writing an article about single mothers and how they can benefit from support networks. I ...
A: Single parenting is extremely hard and I have given up alot to be a great mom, however I never have ...
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| Living Wills | 4/16/2001 |
Q: I'm not sure if you can help me with this subject..or if this law varies from state to state. I am ...
A: States do vary from state to state, however most are probably the same regarding guardianship and ...
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| Daycare | 4/5/2001 |
Q: Tricia, I'm looking for some ways to help my niece solve all of her challenges that come up as a ...
A: My suggestion would to call up where she is now getting her aid from and ask if there are any other ...
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| Bad father or No father? | 3/19/2001 |
Q: I have recently gotten divorced and have custody of my 8 year old son. His father makes very little ...
A: Unforunately, fathers have the legal right to see their child so even if you did not want your son ...
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| On the Job | 3/9/2001 |
Q: 1. How do manager cope with a single parent who constantly has to leave work to tend to an ailing ...
A: Morris! Sick children do become an issue with some employees----however if these employees have ...
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| Custody issue | 1/18/2001 |
Q: I am 19 years old and live at home with my parents. I am a full time college student and a part ...
A: If you are not married to the father of your son, usually the courts keeps a child with the mother ...
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| kids dont want to go on visitation | 8/12/2000 |
Q: my children are 13 and 16. i have tried everything to convince them they have to spend summers with ...
A: Sorry for the long delay in getting back to you however I was only notified today of your message. ...
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