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Divorce Through Mediation
Aug 27, 2009 ... I went thru a divorce 5+ yrs ago & we used mediation but there were no ... other weekend and changing holidays You are main custodiol parent ...
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- Hi J., Sorry you have to deal with all of this. Definitely go with the stability in the lives of your kids. If he wants the kids part of the time, then he needs to co...
- I went the mediation way and after years of fighting in court for things I wanted in the first place I wish I'd gone through the initial expense of a lawyer. Good luck...
- I don't have any personal experience w/divorce but I really think it's best to at least consult an attorney. My hubby did a DIY divorce several years ago & there are s...
How to Explain Divorce to a 5 Year Old
A year after the divorce, several family members commented on how .... I also make sure I consult him on parenting issues and we present a united front. ...
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- Make sure to take your counseling very seriously. Don't allow him to be involved with anymore of the fighting. Make sure to tell him what you have said and make move...
- Hi M., Did you know no marriage will work unless it goes by the best marriage manual? We sure don't get classes in High school on how to enjoy our future marriage,...
- My husband and I have been married for 25 year now. We had a big argument this weekend about money again. I started to argue back at him and I wasn't getting anyware....
Parenting Plan Advice
In order to get a divorce when a child is involved you had to have a parenting plan in place. So are you asking if you should change the plan? ...
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- Hi T.. #1 First right of refusal. In my plan, if either parent is to be away from child for more than 3 hrs, the other parent has first dibs. Super important to infor...
- T., We have a schedule as follows: Every other weekend and when they were little Wednesday nights. When the kids started school and boy scouts(boyscouts met on wedne...
- I am in the same situation only I am the girlfriend (now step mommy) of the 3 year old. I love him very much, but I've also done a lot of research on how to be there w...
Lice and Divorce
Lice and Divorce. My husband's ex-wife called last night to let us know that ..... For me personally it is hard to get the other parent to understand the ...
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- My goodness. It sounds as if your husband really loves his kids just doesn't understand the irritation and mess it COULD cause if you caught them at your home. Can the...
- I have had the pleasant experience of having friends/family send their kids over without informing me that lice had been in the picture in recent days. I just wanted ...
- If your step daughters have been treated for the live, they should be fine. Children pass lice around like crazy this tie of year. My son used to get them at the beg...
Couples Counseling
Specialties Insurance Accepted Depression Eating Disorders Parenting Family Divorce more. Payment Options Sliding Fee Scale Insurance Accepted Sliding Fee ...
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- When you find someone, let me know who!
- Hi, there is a great guy (professional) who saved me and our marriage in Winchester. His name is David Margolis. I HIGHLY recommend him. I really can't say enough ab...
- Gosh - I was hoping to take a peek to see who was recommended.... This is sad! I've been telling my husband that in order to continue this marriage we HAVE to have cou...
Need Advice - Divorce & Custody
We did our divorce ourselves, as the whole process was really pretty amicable. You can probably file on your own for a temporary parenting schedule so your ...
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- I am late, but I wanted to write because I saw how some people were judging you for wanting out of your marriage. I think you are a strong woman and great parent for ...
- Hi K., After reading about your situation, I want to mention that I’m truly sympathetic about what you’re dealing with. I understand your not looking for sympat...
- I've been there. The best advice I have for you is, stay strong,and once you start, stick to your guns. It will not be easy, he WILL use your kids, he WILL hate you an...
Divorce or Stick It Out?
M., I would tell him it the marriage counseling or a divorce. Sadly the divorce rate is .... That Daddy smoked pot and never took an active parenting role? ...
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- I'm with Jamie F - he sounds like he may be depressed. My husband and I went through just what you're describing when I was pregnant with our second (turned out to be ...
- M., It takes 2 to make a relationship work. You have to go by what a person does more than what they say. Counseling is good if both are committed to working it out. I...
- Go for counsiling and make it a requirement if her wants a family. Tell him he doesn't understand how his behavior is effecting the family. I do not condone pot. Never...
Divorce Affecting My 4 Yr Old
search your heart and soul to make sure that you are not punishing daddy for divorce. all children need both parents, no matter how good or bad at parenting ...
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- It might be time to talk to him about it. You don't have to give him the full details of everything. Most of the time the simple works just fine. "Mommy and Daddy aren...
- Make SURE you tell him that this ISN'T because his father is mad at him. There ARE books out ther to help children go thru this. Talk to your local librarian. T...
- There has to be a reason why there is supervised visitation. That is typically something that involved your son either directly or indirectly. Let's say it is anger ...
Dating After Divorce
Has your ex husband dated since the divorce??? Tell him to mind his own business :) If you don't get it under control now he ... Need Co-parenting Advice ...
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- Has your ex husband dated since the divorce??? Tell him to mind his own business :) If you don't get it under control now he will just make your life miserable (speaki...
- I have to agree with the others, you need to talk adult to adult with your ex ( and yes I know that can be hard) and also have a conversation(age appropriate) with you...
- I constantly deal with a similiar situation with my five yr old son and ex-husband (divorced from him when my son was approx 5 wks)....only its usually things about me...
Seeking Counselor or Clinical Psychologist in Oak Park or Chicago Area
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- I know Dr. Heidi Schwartz. She used to be located in Oak Park, right downtown by the Shaker building. I talked with her over 5 years ago, and she was very helpful.
- Hi J., I would recommend a womderful woman named Nona Rutter. She is at 7442 West Madison #6 in Forest Park. Her number is: ###-###-####. I went to her a few yea...
- Hi J., It is so great that you are being proactive and seeking some support. I don't have a specific name for you in the city, but have you asked your OB's office ...