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too much too soon

Brook — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:48:22 +0000

Hello, My son just turned four. His biological father has now been in my sons life for 8 months total. He called us in February for the first time in years and told me that he was married, heard I was too, and that he would like to see his son. My husband who has been raising my son as his own this whole time, was the one that calmed me down when I got the phone call and said that maybe it would be a good thing. I on the other hand wanted to Read More

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why is my 2 yr old nasty with her daddy and other people

caren — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:52:48 +0000

My 2 yr old is very nasty sometimes with her dad and other people. For instance, he comes home from work sometimes and she doesnt even say hello to him. If he asks for a kiss at bedtime she refuses and all sorts of things like that. He can play with her for an hour or so then she can just suddenly turn around and say i dont like you! She is the same with other people sometimes but not as much as her dad. He gets very upset about it sometimes Read More

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do a only son can claim in his parents property if his parents include step mother and they are so rude.?

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 04:32:36 +0000

A Parent asks,i am 26years only son to my parent,my mother expired 10years back and my father married anoter women she is so rude.i am married too since last 1yea but my father never support me in my future projects both financially and emotionally and he and my step mother are making us to the road by there behaviour.i just want to know how i can claim property as everything is on my fathers name.is my step mother ave any right on this Read More

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Dos anyone Else feel that adoption is not the answer for them after ttc?

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 10:54:32 +0000

A Parent asks,I am wondering weather i am the only one who feels that adoption is not for them? I have this maternal instinct that i would only be mentally able to carry my own child not adopt. I feel that i would not be able to love the child like my own. I dont know weather i should feel like this or weather i am a bad person?Read More

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are all relationships like this?

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:21:20 +0000

A Parent asks, i have been with my partner over a year now, he had a very troubled childhood, going through depression and and abusive step-parent. many years later he’s a much happier person but he still has a very short temper. he doent get angry or yell but just get very frustrated when he thinks he is right and i am wrong, and is quick to judge and insult. iv never loved anyone as much as i have loved him but the stress of all the Read More

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what rights do grandparents have over parent for visitation? They have just shown up!?

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:21:16 +0000

A Parent asks, I dont know how to keep it short and sweet so i will just tell it all. When my son was i was nice enough to let his grandparents know they had a grandson, the only time they seen him was when they weren’t busy which was late at night or when i went out of my way to take him to them. Things fell apart when i asked them if they would like to have him fortnightly for a night or day….what ever suited them and they Read More

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What do with with a immature 21 year old?

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:21:12 +0000

A Parent asks, Hello. I am 21 years old and I’m immature. Also, my divorced parents & step-parents irritate me. My dad is a dead beat with anger issues who married a selfish and tacky woman, my mother is extremely crazy (I love her..but i cant live with her) who married for security to an awful drunk who degrades women. What can I do to change? I don’t have confidence to go back to school and so right now I’m stuck. Read More

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What does it take to be a legal guardian in Ohio?

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:21:05 +0000

A Parent asks, I am a step parent and am wondering what I have to do to become a legal guardian of my step daughter. She lives with us (her father and I) full time, and her mother still has rights. (But doesn’t deserve them, obviously). I just want to make sure I can legally account for her when needed.Read More

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Divorce and step-parents?

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:20:59 +0000

A Parent asks, My husband and I are going through a rough time right now, we always argue about the same 2 things. One of those is my step daughter. She is in her mid 20′s and I have issues with her coming to our house. She never pre arranges or asks if it’s ok to come just sends a text message saying she will be here in an hr. She then is here and it’s tense as I don’t like her and can find no endearing qualities. Read More

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Step parent adoption australia?

admin — Sat, 08 May 2010 10:20:56 +0000

A Parent asks, My daughter is 11 and has not seen her father for over 6 years. I am getting married next year and my daughter came to me and asked if she could change her surname to his when we marry. My ex-husband no longer pays child support, and I dont even know where he lives (or even if he is alive). I am unable to work due to an illness so my fiance financially provides for my daughter and his own two kids. My daughter loves my fiance Read More

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