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What Are the Father's Rights?
Read all 11 responses: "I am 30 weeks pregnant and single. Father & I dated briefly. I haven't seen or spoken to him in 4 months, except via email.
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- I too am a single mother with little support from my co-parent or his family. Unfortunately, he has the same rights you have unless you file for sole custody. As far...
- Ms B., It can be very stressful as a first time mother, and extra stressful to do it alone. I am going through a divorce now and I urge you to check into child suppo...
- Hi B., Congratulations on your upcoming baby. I'm 30 weeks pregnant, too! And I am a child custody mediator, so here is the scoop: The father has the right to a ...
Should Baby (Of a Single Mom) Take Surname of Mother/father?
Read all 23 responses: "Mamas, I have a dilemma and I honestly can't decide what to do. I need your opinions and/or advice. My ex-fiance and I are expecting ...
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- Personally, unless your ex is going to be highly involved in this child's life I would give yours only, or yours as last. Remember this child will be with you for the...
- Hello M., what would you do if you two were married? Personally, having 2 lastnames is not the end of the world... over 1 billion people in the world have 2 lastna...
- As someone who has worked in the private school sector for 23 years, I have noticed it is much easier on the child to have the same name as the rest of the family. I ...
Preparing to Co-parent with Birth Father
I need help with "words", in order to reconcile a difficult relationship and keep my baby's father in the picture. I am 6 mos. pregnant, from the man I ...
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- You have done all you can. You can't force or pressure him. If he wants to be daddy that will be his decision and he will need to take an active roll in establishing...
- Hugs!! Congrats secondly! First you can get a paternity test while pregnant, find out from your OBGYN. The courts will input support once the baby is born, but not ...
- Wow, This is a tough situation. Unfortunately, you can't make that man do what is right. All y ou can do is a paternity test when the baby is born, and actually I thin...
Seeking Help in Finding Daughters Father
Read all 5 responses: "I know the name and ethnicity of my daughters father and I think it's about time that I attempt to find him.
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- If your trying to find him for child support, then you could go to one of there offices to see if they could track him down. You could try googling the name and see if...
- Honestly try searching his name on Myspace or any one of those connecting sites. You would be amazed at how so many ppl are on there.
- I agree...myspace.com and facebook.com are great resources...I've found lots of people from my past on those sites. R.
Death of Father
Read all 12 responses: "Her father and I were together for eight years. Maya was born on March 31, 2004. Her father and I separated in March 2006 and he ...
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- ((((C.)))) Hugs to you and your daughter Maya. I cannot imagine going through what you are- okay, I can and it makes me weep for the two of you. I hope you have rec...
- im so sorry. i wish i had good advice for you but unfortunately i do not. i just want to extend my sympathy and let you know i am seniding loving energy.
- I believe that children know important things that we don't. That as they start to learn to talk, they forget a little more and a little more. We are protected from wh...
My Father Is Having Another Child
Read all 18 responses: "My father just told me that my stepmother is pregnant! Background: My father was in the military and didn't get out if it until I ...
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- I feel really bad for you and can't imagine how you feel but from another perspective I will share with you that my mother's parents broke up and basically left her wi...
- N., I am so sorry that you are feeling this way! One of the first things that I had to learn is that life isn't fair! It is hard! and I recommend that you get some ...
- Why must it be you to make all efforts to be a part of his life? It's not for you to do that but his. He's the one who left his children and seems to not put your feel...
Father-in-law and His Second Wife Stubborn About Name Our Child Calls Them By
Read all 6 responses: "Not to divulge too much, but my husband and I have a lovely daughter. Prior to having her we had MAJOR issues with his family after ...
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- How unfortunate that they agreed to "names" initially, and now have reversed course on that agreement! I'm afraid you'll need to "pick your battles" and this one migh...
- Since she has a cousin who calls them one thing..maybe consistant woudl be best and not so confusing. I know they agreed to the one set of names (why can't we call cal...
- That seems to be a lot of worry over names? With the other family tensions, is it possible to be reading too much into this aspect? My daughter is the second grandchil...
Father-in-law Moving In.
Read all 6 responses: "Has anyone had the situation of an in-law moving again. My father-in-law is almost 98. He has been living in an assitant living for 3 ...
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- I had both of my parents live with me before the had to have 24 hr care i was unable to provide. After they had to go into 24 hr care my mom lived 8 months and my fath...
- It looks like much has been given and now much is required. I had the HARDEST time when my MIL moved in with us for 6 months so I do understand your worry. I would s...
- Oh goodness, I feel for you. I just had my mother move and she will be going to an assisted living soon..within the year. It's very hard and I can't really help you on...
Telling My Father I Am Pregnant
Read all 55 responses: "Hello I need some help from anyone else who has had to deal with a similar issue. First some background info, I am 23 years old and ...
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- Being religious is a Great thing! But being judgemental is not and unfortunately some Christians are. All you can do is be positive and happy. If he sees how happy you...
- K., First Congratulations on the blessing that the Lord gave you...your precious baby! As a Christian, a 50 year old Mom of kids from middle school to mid twenties......
- First of all, I would like to ask you to ignore the "advice" from Bubba and C. That is not helpful, and is hurtful. My boyfriend (now husband) and I found out I was ...
Death of a Father in Law
Read all 9 responses: "My son came to be with me on his birthday june 7th. He will be 32. I am so honored, i have been a single parent for many years.
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- Just be there for your son and daughter-in-law, there is truely nothing you can say other that your sorry he died and that you'll be there for them both a shoulder to ...
- Hi D., My heart goes out to you and your family. A similar situation happened to me in April. I was planning my husband's 40th birthday party for that Saturday, and...
- Death is never easy on the ones left behind, but just offer whatever comes most naturally to you. We can only offer what we have, but God uses everyone and everything...
