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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Parental Custody | 6/27/2007 |
| 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 dad | 6/18/2007 |
| 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 issues | 4/9/2007 |
| 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 transcripts | 4/8/2007 |
| 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 parenting | 4/4/2007 |
| 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 Son | 3/2/2007 |
| 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 ... | |
| Baby | 2/28/2007 |
| 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 do | 1/3/2007 |
| 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 time | 11/8/2006 |
| 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 pregnant | 11/8/2006 |
| 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 rights | 10/21/2006 |
| 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 Mama | 10/17/2006 |
| 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 please | 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: I want you to consider how much you are "investing" in this daughter. I want you to think about how ... | |
| Passport | 9/21/2006 |
| 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 father | 9/1/2006 |
| 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 father | 9/1/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| dating | 8/30/2006 |
| 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 football | 8/16/2006 |
| 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 mother | 8/9/2006 |
| 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 child | 8/6/2006 |
| 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 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: Ini, Maybe the child will not develop problems. You should work on the things that you control. You ... | |
| Daughter Acting Differently, Concerned | 7/20/2006 |
| 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 help | 7/18/2006 |
| 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 daughter | 7/3/2006 |
| 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 Crisis | 6/30/2006 |
| 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 ME | 6/27/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Passport | 6/10/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| confused | 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: When in doubt, stay out. You have doubts about yourself and this relationship. This is most ... | |
| stressed new young mom | 6/9/2006 |
| 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 custody | 5/31/2006 |
| 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 tenant | 5/23/2006 |
| 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 thing | 5/5/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Uncle | 4/18/2006 |
| 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 boyfriend | 4/17/2006 |
| 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, please | 3/31/2006 |
| 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 figure | 3/28/2006 |
| 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 responsibility | 3/28/2006 |
| 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 papers | 3/19/2006 |
| 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. ... | |
| dating | 3/16/2006 |
| 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 ... | |
| Discipline | 6/21/2005 |
| 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 being | 6/9/2005 |
| 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 Parent | 5/10/2005 |
| 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 trouble | 5/7/2005 |
| 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 Parenting | 4/7/2005 |
| 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 father | 4/4/2005 |
| 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 help | 3/29/2005 |
| 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 help | 3/29/2005 |
| 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 own | 3/18/2005 |
| 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 Moving | 3/14/2005 |
| 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 baby | 2/28/2005 |
| 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 child | 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: Kathy, Get in touch with his mind. Yes, the little fellows actually think. I would talk about what ... | |
| sex offender in the family | 12/28/2004 |
| 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 abusive | 12/17/2004 |
| 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 issue | 12/5/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| Sanity | 12/3/2004 |
| 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 father | 11/23/2004 |
| 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 boyfriend | 11/23/2004 |
| 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 me | 11/7/2004 |
| 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 relationship | 9/27/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| Help | 8/31/2004 |
| 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 ... | |
| role | 8/15/2004 |
| 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 education | 8/12/2004 |
| 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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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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