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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Sleepovers.. | 1/2/2012 |
| Q: My ex girlfriend and I have a 7 year old daughter. My daughters mother has full custody of my child. ... A: I am not sure if this will cause mental issues for your daughter however the only person who can ... | |
| Father's Rights | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I am 19 and pregnant. I'm not married and want to give the baby up for adoption. The "father" ... A: If the father has been established most states require the father to sign over his rights. If a ... | |
| single parenting | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: What are your thoughts on a child being raised by a single dad instead of the mother? A: Hey Marcus! I believe you need to deal with what hand you are dealt.......great to have two loving ... | |
| Question about Custody | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: My daughter was born July 27th of 2010. Her daddy and myself were never married and broke up early ... A: Hey Angel! I doubt that the emails will help in court, they do not make him a bad father unless ... | |
| paternal grandparents | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: I am a single mom of two kids, my youngest is 14 months old, her father was married when we got ... A: Hey Jennifer! That is a hard question -- since you have not met his mother hard to tell what she ... | |
| One night stand/ single parent | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: My 3 1/2 year old daughter is starting to ask about her father. He was a one night stand and he ... A: Hey Kate! I always believe you should be honest this way you can never get caught in a lie. Your ... | |
| Does abandonment revoke rights? | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 3 and her father has been gone for about a year now without any contact or letting me ... A: Each state has different laws so you need to find out what your state's laws regarding this are. I ... | |
| parental rights | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I am a single mother of a 13 month old and a 5 day old. I am wondering if i can get their father to ... A: In most states the father has to sign over his rights and usually a judge has to approve it. Most ... | |
| Interupting Children | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: Sometime when I am on the phone with my boyfriend the kids interrupt and my boyfriend gets annoyed. ... A: Hey Carol! Anyone would be annoyed if someone on the other line was not paying attention and kids ... | |
| 2 single parents in relationship with 2 6 year old girls | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: My current girlfriend and I met and became friends back in Aug 10. We didn't start seeing each other ... A: Hey Tom -- Your girlfriend and you need to talk first and you both need to buy into this or it will ... | |
| mothers rights | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: my daughter has sole custody of her two children. The father gave up his rights because he did not ... A: Yes if she is asked by the judge in a court hearing she in under oath and must answer truthfully or ... | |
| Selfishness | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I am currently 3 months into a relationship with a single mom whom I love very much along with her ... A: Hey Michael! Children need alot of attention especially under the age of five. After five they ... | |
| child custody | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm currently 17 weeks pregnant and the father and I are not married and currently not together. We ... A: Hey Shannon! No he probably has no chance on doing that -- he is just talking........unmarried ... | |
| parenting a newborn | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: i am a mother of a litter girl that was born just a few days ago. I have been considerate and kind ... A: Hey Morgan! The father does not seem to be responsible having two babies from two different mothers ... | |
| Timesharing rights | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a 7-month old son but I am not married to the father. The father and I do not get along and ... A: He must abide by the agreement.........and you can not take him during his agreed time even if he ... | |
| grandchildren | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is a single mother of 2- 10 mo old daughter and 4 year old son with the same father. ... A: He definitely is having some emotional problems......he is seeking attention whether it be good or ... | |
| My son's father... | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: My son will be 1 in two weeks... His father.. Is very flakey.. He will say that he is coming to get ... A: Hey Amanda! You are correct with your statement that you can not make him step up.......he has to ... | |
| do i have any naming rights | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: my ex girlfriend is five months pregnant with my first biological child. She has a child from a ... A: Every state and/or country has different laws........you would have to contact an attorney for some ... | |
| could he be the dad.. | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: Could the baby possibly his..? i have a 4 month old and have to go to court for full custody BUT... ... A: Hey Rachel! Chances are probably slim that the baby is the man's you cheated with.......the time ... | |
| how can i learn to move on? | 3/24/2011 |
| Q: i am in need of advice as i dont know where to turn! i feel i am a hopeless case who is doomed to ... A: The fact you seem to find alot of things wrong with your present boyfriend makes me think that you ... | |
| babys father | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: Hello I currently live with the father of my one yr old daughter and its really hard because were ... A: Now as a mother you need to do what is best for your daughter. If you feel living with her father ... | |
| Moving Out | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 21 year old single mom to a my loving 3 year old daughter. I live at and have never left my ... A: Your mom is trying to control you and obviously does not want you to move out. Your daughter will ... | |
| teen age daughter doesnt like my boyfriend | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a 16 yr old daughter who doesn't like my boyfriend. I was married for 15 years. No fighting ... A: I remembered that my Mom started dating when I was 15 and I hated every man she brought home. My ... | |
| KIDS & PARTNER DISCIPLINE | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a single mom of 2 boys and now with a female as a partner. I love her to death but I have a ... A: These are your children so you should be the one to discipline them. Discipline needs to be done ... | |
| single mom in a long term relationship | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend of 2years has brought to my attention that it hurts him that my daughter isnt ... A: You can not force a child to be affectionate with an adult. When she feels comfortable enough with ... | |
| should I move in with my father | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: My father recently offered to have me and my two daughters (ages 4 and 8) move in with him. i have ... A: Hey Cassandra! I do not think you can guarantee he would not do it again.....I don't believe he ... | |
| HELP | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: iam a 26 year old male who is currently single for 3 years however i was engaged 3 years ago and ... A: I think you need to be very honest with her now before she has the child if she plans to. Being a ... | |
| Unborn baby. | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: Okay so this is pretty complicated. I am 18 yrs. old and am having my first child. My ex boyfriend ... A: Usually in most states if you are not married to the father, the mother does get full custody unless ... | |
| Girlfriend spends every night with her ex husband | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I've been in a relationship with a great girl for a couple of years now. Our relationship started ... A: Hey Jesse! You have a good reason to feel insecure about the relationship between your girlfriend ... | |
| I'm furious at my mom | 11/15/2010 |
| Q: I don't know who to ask, on the internet or in real life. I am so furious. I am so pissed off. I'm ... A: Hey Desirai! I can understand your frustration.....mothers are suppose to support and help you in ... | |
| concerned | 11/14/2010 |
| Q: i'm emily and i'm 33 and and a lot like you as how i have been a single partent to my son trevor ... A: Hey Emily! I don't think I would do anything but perhaps sort of hide your underwear if you can so ... | |
| boyfriends family | 10/26/2010 |
| Q: i asked a question not too long ago to someone about my boyfriends family. One day i called my ... A: If you have a child the father has legal rights so he could definitely take his child over to his ... | |
| Single With Three | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: What to do . I have a daughter eight. A son six. and a three month old baby girl.. All for the same ... A: That is up to you....what do you want from him? Is he a good father? Do you want from your ... | |
| Being a parent | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I myself have a child on the way. I want to have this child, and I have the income to support him or ... A: I think the most important thing a child needs is unconditional love.....so if you live your life ... | |
| 7 year old son | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I am a 40 years old single dad in Nigeria and I have 7 years old son. I live alone and he lives with ... A: Tough question since it would be hard to really make an impact without one to one contact as a ... | |
| Starting KG | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: My 4 yr old son just started KG 1 yesterday and I feel so devestated. I've always been the one to ... A: It is pretty normal for a mother to feel a bit sad when their child goes into school. Partly ... | |
| Absent father | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: My daughter's father and I split when I was two months pregnant. He had little to do with me during ... A: Each state has different laws so unsure for your state......however if you get married and your ... | |
| Absent father | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: My daughter's father and I split when I was two months pregnant. He had little to do with me during ... A: You can not take a father's rights from him. Legally he can terminate his parental rights but that ... | |
| Paternity Rights for Fetus | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I broke up and he knows I am about 7 weeks pregnant. We both live in Illinois, ... A: Probably not......you are not married to him and are only pregnant...no court would stop you from ... | |
| Toddler Hits | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: My grandson who just turned 3 in July has had issues with now 3 day cares. Nathan come from a single ... A: Somewhere your grandson learned that hitting is okay.....he must learn that he can not hit others ... | |
| Ex blackmail | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: It is true that quality time is teh best. I just realized thanks to my son the reason why he always ... A: Hey Sara! I would calmly continue to give accurate answers to his questions. Then move on to ... | |
| what do i do? | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: my daughter has just turned one, her father was there from the beginning until a few days after her ... A: If you are not married to the father in most states the mother usually is given sole custody with ... | |
| Parenting Concerns | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure whether or not this is incest related so I'm not sure what category to select. I know ... A: I don't think it is a major issue but I don't think it is a good idea. It may promote some type of ... | |
| Single mom needs help making a decision. | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: I am a single mom with two little girls. I had a job and a rental car and just moved into my new ... A: Yes I think your best bet would be to move to Atlanta area where you could use public ... | |
| Can my sons father have overnight visitation if his wife does not like him? | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I got involved with a married man. Now before you judge me, I did not know that he was married. This ... A: Most states have formula's they use to determine the child support payment. They will consider the ... | |
| I need to change my son's last name | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I am a 19 year old mother who got in way over her head thinkin she was in love, until reality jumped ... A: In most states if unmarried you do not need to use the last name of the father.....the mother ... | |
| leaving partner due to treatment of my son | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I am on the verge of leaving my partner as I feel he is going to be damaging to my son. I would like ... A: Yes I agree that your partner is much to hard on a 3 year old and believe it could really damage ... | |
| a few things here and there | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 26 yrs old full time working single mother of a 9yr old boy, how do i tell if he is mature ... A: Found this on the Internet that may give you a start..... Child custody Mary and Roger are both ... | |
| a few things here and there | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 26 yrs old full time working single mother of a 9yr old boy, how do i tell if he is mature ... A: The age for a child to stay at home by themselves is more around 12 when they are mature enough to ... | |
| child custody | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: i am 23 with a 3 year old my ex boyfriend my sons dad joined the military and has pretty much ... A: If you are unmarried in most states and most of the time the mother has sole custody with visitation ... | |
| Do I Need A Court Order ? | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I live in Ontario, Canada. I have a 1 year-old daughter, her father & I split up just before I found ... A: I live in USA so not 100% sure of Canadian laws regarding this.....usually if a mother is unmarried ... | |
| 18 and has a baby with 13 yr old. | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: So here is the story: My friend is turning 18 and his ex-girlfriend (who is 13) had a baby back in ... A: In order to have a DNA test you need to get blood from the mother, father and baby......so the ... | |
| baby Daddy issues | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: me and my baby's father have been off and on for 3 years. I have come to the Conclusion that he will ... A: .....assume you want to know if a man can love you without respecting you? Hard to say-----I guess ... | |
| guardianship | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: My daughter is 8. Her father and I have been separated sicne she was 1. We were never married.. He ... A: You need to contact an attorney......I know when my son was underage I had in my will that my son ... | |
| Selfish dad | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2year old son, the father and I relationship is only base on the child, for the first year ... A: No this is not the right thing to do. Do not lie to your child always tell the truth. It is not ... | |
| baby's last name | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My 27 year old daughter has an adorable 18mo. old son. She wants to know if she can legally change ... A: You need to check the laws of your state. However usually the father has to sign papers allowing ... | |
| Parental Termination | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: My daughters father is not on the birth certificate no paternity test has been done. I have a ... A: Each state has different laws but most do require the father to sign over his rights in order for ... | |
| Birth Certificate | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: The father to my children wants their birth certifcates for something (we were never married but his ... A: I think you have the right as their sole guardian to inquire why he wants them. Sometimes for tax ... | |
| I dont think he"s ready to be a father | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I'm 17 years old and pregnant with my first child and i don't think the father is ready to be a ... A: Unfortunately you can not "make" someone be a good parent. That is something that he has want to do ... | |
| 3 yr old terror | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: what is the best effective way to discipline my 3 yr old, i have tried corner time, but all he seems ... A: Your son knows you will give in so he sort of "plays" you. The only way to discipline is to stay ... | |
| how to discipline | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: i'm a single mother trying to raise a 9 yr old, his dad and i have not been together since i was 8 ... A: You need to talk to him to see why he is misbehaving. My son was always smart and got good grades ... | |
| maninpulative dad | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: My ex-husband and I have been separated/divorced since my children were 2 and 3 and now they are 7 ... A: Tough situation. I am assuming you have legal custody of your children so if this is the case ... | |
| what do i need or do? | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Im 22yrs old & iam 4months pregnate...I havent heard from the babies father in about a month. He is ... A: You can not legally keep a father away from his child. If he wants to establish paternity then he ... | |
| discipline | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm 28 yrs old %26 a single mom of a 2yr old. I have to live with my mom(who i do not get along with ... A: You need to talk to your mom if you can and tell her that she needs to treat you with respect in ... | |
| single parent | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I only have 9 weeks left, and the father of the baby has disappeared. I have always wanted kids, I ... A: Your social life will change but once your child is here you won't even care. You tend to prefer to ... | |
| day care info | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I am a single father in PA. I have 50% legal custody and as of now I have partial physical custody ... A: I am not sure of the laws involving legal custody but I would think if you wrote a letter to the day ... | |
| Custady & Visitation Question | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: my question is this. I'm going to be a father in a few short months expecting in February. I'm ... A: The distance is definitely a factor. I would suggest perhaps since a baby who is breastfed needs to ... | |
| What's your suggestion? | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I am a single parent of a 6 yrs old. I have realized that being a parent is hard, but being a single ... A: I understand how you feel.....I felt the same way. You have to try to build up your self esteem and ... | |
| child custody | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: My single daughter has a 3 year old daughter, she has lived with the father of the child until 3 ... A: In most states if parents are unmarried, the mother has sole custody. Does not matter if the father ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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..... ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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....... ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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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I was a single parent to my child his entire life. I have experienced many ups and downs that comes everyday with being a single parent. I have learned a lot throughout these years about child support/courts, ways to cope with the daily stress, day care issues, work, ADD, relationships, teenagers, when to compromise and when to not, money issues, discipline issues, etc. I have done an excellent job raising my son who is now on his own and functioning well. I am currently an Executive of my company without any type of degree. My perseverance and strength has gotten me this far in life and work. I learned to understand what I need to focus on in life and what I can`t waste time on, learning to compromise most situations.
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