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About Joseph de Beauchamp
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Counseling for 30 years, and PhD.

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Usually work with primary public and private companies, but interested in helping others find happiness.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Joseph de Beauchamp 
In Category  Single Parenting

SubjectDate Asked

Parental Custody6/27/2007
  Q: I have a 9 month old son with my now ex-boyfriend. We currently live together but are in the ...
  A: The ex-boy friend is the father of the child? If so, there are no rights to terminate. If you are ...
My son and his real dad6/18/2007
  Q: My son’s real dad has never been there until he was 9 months old. He visits him about once every 3 ...
  A: Far too poor a format here to cover all the aspects of this for you. I hope that I will be able to ...
Parenting issues4/9/2007
  Q: I married a woman with two children three years ago. Her children visited her under a joint custody ...
  A: Go into school counselor which would be free to you. This would be a good start and help start to ...
how to pay for college transcripts4/8/2007
  Q: My name is Marlo and I am a 38 year single mother to a 15 year old honor student. I recently ...
  A: Go back to the admissions persons and student services to find the money. They are aware of the many ...
step parenting4/4/2007
  Q: I was widowed when my son was 14 months old. I remarried 18 months ago after dating him for 2 1/2. ...
  A: A local church can help. The larger the church the more likely you will find counselors on staff. ...
My Son3/2/2007
  Q: For almost two years, my son and I have been trying to cope with my husband's decision to leave the ...
  A: I used to be the President of Big Brothers and Sister up in Seattle. This is a free non-profit. It ...
Baby2/28/2007
  Q: I have a big problem i think i might be pregnant. the father of the baby doesnt know and i know he ...
  A: Get some school counselor to help you work through the decisions. You can also find family planning ...
What should I do1/3/2007
  Q: Recently me and the mother split up were never married, but have been a psrt of her life and ...
  A: I would do nothing for now. If she starts making decisions, then you could approach her with a ...
two of us pregnant at the same time11/8/2006
  Q: I and another girl are pregnant at the same time by the same man. I feel so angry. I even went to ...
  A: Does not seem to me that you have any choice. None of the possible outcomes seem to help you. None ...
Moving out of state while pregnant11/8/2006
  Q: About a year ago I moved to Nevada from Michigan, met a nice guy, hooked up ended up pregnant. Now ...
  A: He has no rights to the child. He does not have to pay child support unless you were married at the ...
question about my babies fathers rights10/21/2006
  Q: Iam unmarried and pregnant and my babies father wants to marry me and be with me and father the ...
  A: With no record that he is father, he has no rights. Keep his name off the birth certificate. You ...
Baby Mama10/17/2006
  Q: Im so confused right now. This girl leaves me after 10 months of engagement and living together. ...
  A: You should work on what improves yourself as a person. You should look to your self-esteem. You ...
dad out of wedlock, dealing with 5 year old visitation from VA to Florida, help please9/22/2006
  Q: I dated someone for 6 months, she got pregnant and we had a baby girl. It was difficult the first ...
  A: I want you to consider how much you are "investing" in this daughter. I want you to think about how ...
Passport9/21/2006
  Q: I was wondering what the process was for obtaining a passport for a minor if there is only one ...
  A: I would send you into the country of your choice. Each country has somewhat different requirements ...
What happen if custody issue is not done?9/14/2006
  Q: my name is Cathy i lived in Fresno, California. I really need your help to my questions. I have been ...
  A: I would recommend that you call child custody services in your state. I would send you there to ask ...
SINGLE MOM PRAYING SOMEONE WILL SEE MY EMAL AND READ ON.........9/6/2006
  Q: I am a single mom in North Carolina and I am raising my 3 girls by myself. My husband left us ...
  A: You are doing the best that you can do. You are praying and seeking to build yourself: in spirit and ...
Single baby father9/1/2006
  Q: Well in Texas you can file for paternity thorugh the Attorney General and get on the certificate for ...
  A: Would not know about the hormone issue. You might not work on the legal end just now. You might blow ...
Single baby father9/1/2006
  Q: My baby mama and I quit talking when she was 4 and 1/2 months pregnant. She used to beg me to stay ...
  A: There is no law to put you on the birth certificate. Hiring a good lawyer and spending money would ...
dating8/30/2006
  Q: I have been divorced for almost 3 years and have finally met the woman of my dreams. We talk about ...
  A: Jason, You might not be able to make her understand, since it appears to me that you are explaining ...
grandson playing football8/16/2006
  Q: I adopted my 14 year old grandson when he was 4 years old. He is a good boy. He makes a honoroll ...
  A: I used be be president of Big Brothers. This is a fine non-profit group and fee to your grandson. I ...
I want my family back together( my ex boyfriend)8/10/2006
  Q: I would like to know how i can get my family back together, i have a 4 month old little girl, but me ...
  A: Tough situation. Sounds as if this is very painful. Too bad about the fellow running out on you. ...
single mother8/9/2006
  Q: i run a pre-school.a child has recently taken admission, whose mother is a divorcee. she has ...
  A: Tough one to explain. As a professional, you can not become involved. You should offer advise to ...
tell a child8/6/2006
  Q: Can you advise me what to tell a 5 year old child about divorce. It's a cheating husband. She's ...
  A: Make sure the child knows that it is loved and that you stand there ready ---no matter what. Most ...
Single Parent7/31/2006
  Q: I have a dear lady friend and we are so very close. We are both single parents; the difference been ...
  A: Ini, Maybe the child will not develop problems. You should work on the things that you control. You ...
Daughter Acting Differently, Concerned7/20/2006
  Q: My name is Heather and I have one daughter who is now 17 years of age. My husband left us several ...
  A: I would go to the local library and get a few books. This sounds like a communication issue, not a ...
financial help7/18/2006
  Q: I am soon going to be a single mom with two boys. I want to move away but, i have no money and dont ...
  A: Keri, I thought that you might contact a local University. Going to school right now might be the ...
dateing advise for my daughter7/3/2006
  Q: i have a beautifull blonde, greeneyed daughter,who is 20 and the mother of two beautifull little ...
  A: Sandra, I have a daughter about that age, and a few other daughters older. I would tell her to ...
Financial Crisis6/30/2006
  Q: I'm a 20 yr. old mother of a 18month old baby girl. I am also currently 5months pregnant with my ...
  A: You might want to contact the admission people of a college in your area. There is something called ...
BOYFRIENDS DAUGHTER HATES ME6/27/2006
  Q: I AM A DIVORCED WOMAN AGE: 47. I HAVE ONE SON AGE 21. I AM DATING A DIVORCED MAN AGE 41. HE HAS TWO ...
  A: Seems as if this is not helping you feel good about yourself. If this continues to cause problems ...
Passport6/10/2006
  Q: My girlfriend needs a passport for her minor kid of 6 years old. Because her husband left her since ...
  A: Frans, Without both parents signing, it seems impossible to obtain a passport for the minor. Most ...
confused6/10/2006
  Q: I am 28 and a single mom. I have been in a relationship with my current boyfriend for almost two ...
  A: When in doubt, stay out. You have doubts about yourself and this relationship. This is most ...
stressed new young mom6/9/2006
  Q: i am a 22 yr old college senior majoring in psychology with a 4 month old. her father may or may not ...
  A: I would go to work on your self-esteem. Choose some activities that make you feel better as a ...
child custody5/31/2006
  Q: i dont know why i am worried but i am i am a mom of four handsome teenaged sons well one is 18 and ...
  A: The support is separate issue to the parental rights of visitation. You need to separate these ...
unwanted juvinile tenant5/23/2006
  Q: My question is about a 17 year old kid who'll be 18 in July. He's not my son but he is brother to my ...
  A: Jeff, You can not break the law. You have no responsibilty here. You should not let the 18 year old ...
I feeling num about the whole thing5/5/2006
  Q: Where do I start? I'm in a relationship of three years, We are not married yet and we do not live ...
  A: Trischa, The answer lies within yourself. If you do not feel comfortable with yourself, then you ...
Uncle4/18/2006
  Q: ..I am a 29 y/o male who lives with a roomate who happens to be my sister. She had a child with a ...
  A: Neal, You can not terminate parental rights in the USA. This would be impossible. You need to be ...
Spending time with boyfriend4/17/2006
  Q: I am a 39-yr-old mother of 3 going through a divorce after a 12-year marriage. My husband decided ...
  A: Lisa, It appears that the gentleman is creating a better and more rewarding life for you. You are ...
ex husband advice, please3/31/2006
  Q: I am 30 yrs. old and a single mom of a 6 yr old girl. I have been divorced for about 4 years. I ...
  A: Not really sure what the question is here? You have to allow him to visit the daughter. Only with ...
father figure3/28/2006
  Q: I have a 14 month old daughter. I have raised her by myself with no contact from her father. ...
  A: Doubtful that you can convince him more than you are doing now. You should turn aside and focus your ...
Sharing the responsibility3/28/2006
  Q: I love her and take care of her very much.There isnt a problem there.The problem is, is that her ...
  A: You could arrange for less time with him. You could make him pay for these items. You can not ...
Custody papers3/19/2006
  Q: At the time of my sons birth I was unmarried and remain so. There has never been now or in the past ...
  A: I think that you would find the best solution by going to each country to find out what they need. ...
dating3/16/2006
  Q: I met a man through eharmony (the online dating site). He has terrible financial problems and has ...
  A: Jeneen, What I see here: Nothing seems to be for your benefit. I do not see here how this is ...
Discipline6/21/2005
  Q: I have a two year old son from a broken relationship. He lives with his mom but i visit about once a ...
  A: Try reading to the child. Reading young books to him will show that you care for him. You might want ...
Children's emotional well being6/9/2005
  Q: I have been dating my boyfriend long distance for 8 months. He is divorced and has 2 boys ages 4 and ...
  A: If in doubt, stay out ... or, perhaps if you have this uncertain feeling, you might want to consider ...
Dating a Widowed Parent5/10/2005
  Q: My friend John's wife died about 4 years ago. He has been raising his (now) 13 year old daughter ...
  A: Julia, John needs to work for what makes his life better. If he takes a college course, enjoys ...
divorced parent of a teenage son in trouble5/7/2005
  Q: ------------------------- Follow up what am I to do if his father is does not allow him to get a ...
  A: Barb, Father has little say for your son working. A job would be best for him to allow him to ...
Benefits of Single Parenting4/7/2005
  Q: I am writing a paper for a Developmental Psychology Class, and I need some benefits of a child ...
  A: Elizabeth, I am sorry but you are working on a question, which, I can not help. This will be a ...
Still in love with child's father4/4/2005
  Q: de Beauchamp, I'm 24 y.o. and have a 6 month old baby girl. I love her and couldn't be happier ...
  A: Seems as if you are good for each other. It appears that you are thinking correctly: helping ...
access disputes.3/31/2005
  Q: My husband and I have been separated for only three weeks. I don't think we are going to get back ...
  A: Cathy, Most states provide for equal time. To fight this, you lawyer would advise you on the cost. ...
Pls help3/29/2005
  Q: Im afraid but i dont quite understand what you wrote. Could you please paraphrase or explain ...
  A: Find someone else to marry. Move on to someone that will help and not bring up negative past. Find ...
Pls help3/29/2005
  Q: I have a two year old son. I wasn't ready for marriage when the mother gave birth to him although i ...
  A: Ini, Seems as though your health and sanity are better without her. You offered, and now rejected. ...
Bringing up a child on my own3/18/2005
  Q: My boyfriend left me when I was 4 months pregnant and the baby is due in just a month. Should I try ...
  A: Taking care of yourself is the first mission. You might not consider placing the child up for ...
Children and Moving3/14/2005
  Q: How old does a child have to be in order to understand divorce and some adult situations? A friend ...
  A: Maybe there is a reason for him to leave the state and get away from the kids? Maybe they are just ...
19,homeless and having a baby2/28/2005
  Q: my daughter is in a bad way and i want to help as much as i can. what would be the best corse of ...
  A: In many places around the country, there is a group called AngelCare. It is part of the Catholic ...
Strong willed child2/1/2005
  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: Kathy, Get in touch with his mind. Yes, the little fellows actually think. I would talk about what ...
sex offender in the family12/28/2004
  Q: she lives with me, and visits him about once a month and on holidays. I don't want to keep my ...
  A: You probably could stop having her go there. You need to get the risk handled. If you reported this ...
living with older woman abusive12/17/2004
  Q: 'I have been involed with an older woam for 2 1/2 years. it just happened, along the way she fights, ...
  A: College looks as a good positive move for you. Learning and getting a degree should help you. Going ...
Discipline issue12/5/2004
  Q: My daughter is a sweet 4 year old who was diagnosed with PDD 2 years ago. We have worked hard, and ...
  A: I would sit down with her. Spend time talking to her on a agreement. The agreement with be specific ...
Sanity12/3/2004
  Q: Beauchamp: I have been separated from my abusive spouse for two years. In that time I have done ...
  A: Well, you are moving out of a slump, and I see you making all the right moves. Lead with building up ...
What age do I tell my son he has a father11/23/2004
  Q: My son Cody just turned 6 years old. His father and I were very young when I had him. Cody has grown ...
  A: You should tell him about his father. Never place yourself in a position of assuming about the ...
son accepting my boyfriend11/23/2004
  Q: I'm hoping you can help me. My 10 year old son is having a hard time dealing with my live in ...
  A: You have done everything correct to date. You have told him that you are his mother and want to ...
Boyfriends teen daughter hates me11/7/2004
  Q: My boyfriend of 3 1\2 years lives with me and my 16 yr. old daughter. He gets his daughters, ages ...
  A: You can not control the situation. Your boyfriend should be informed about this. I suggest that he ...
new relationship9/27/2004
  Q: I met this woman and her son-Danny,is not receptive to our relationship. She has a total of 3 boys ...
  A: You might ask if he wants to be read to sleep. The father may not be able to be there every night ...
Help8/31/2004
  Q: I am a 31 yo single father of a 5 year old beautiful daughter I am getting married to a younger ...
  A: I have gone through one of these relationships where the woman attempted to block my relationship ...
How to get back together?8/28/2004
  Q: How can communicate that I want to be with my daughter's father. I recently found that it could be ...
  A: Tell him you respect him for these reasons .... Build up his self esteem and work on letting him ...
role8/15/2004
  Q: I am the father of 2 teenage girls. They are 16 and 17. I have had legal custody of them for several ...
  A: I understand. I recently sold my company to a public company. Run a financial analysis company, ...
possible financement furthering education8/12/2004
  Q: I am a single mother of a bautiful 5-years old boy. My economical situation is everyday worse due to ...
  A: I believe you should check out this company below. They help people find money for college. See the ...

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