Horrible custody battle about to begin. How do I cope and have the best outcome for my son? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 19, 2009 - 30 answers

Someone reassure me that I will indeed get joint custody.... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 21, 2009 - 8 answers

What are some excellent co-parenting books? [more inside]
posted by ian1977 on Jul 20, 2009 - 3 answers

Would my three kids (17, 15, 10) be happier if we left the same town their dad lives in? I can't figure out if I'm allowing prolonged damage to my kids by letting them stay here because their dad is down the road but NEVER wants to see them. And where he lives bothers them (more later). [more inside]
posted by dzaz on Jul 7, 2009 - 44 answers

[YANML Filter] How can my boyfriend navigate his way out of a terrible child custody situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 2, 2008 - 12 answers

Help my friend find a mental health professional for her 4-year-old in Los Angeles. [more inside]
posted by kamikazegopher on Aug 14, 2007 - 4 answers

My marriage of ~10yrs is on the ropes. My wife is suing for divorce, and (among other less important things) wants full custody of our beautiful youngsters (ages >4 and <10). There's more inside, but here are my specific questions: 1) I have reason to believe she is having an affair. Does her alleged adultery, if proven, give me any leverage with regards to custody? 2) What other ethical ways are there to ensure I at least get joint physical and legal custodianship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 6, 2007 - 29 answers

How easy is it to obtain temporary full custody in Oregon? [more inside]
posted by haplesschild on Jul 25, 2007 - 5 answers

My ex-husband has violated our month old custody agreement three times already... how can I enforce? It's somewhat complicated.... [more inside]
posted by mistsandrain on May 22, 2007 - 23 answers

How do I best get acquainted, and develop a good relationship, with my boyfriends' kids? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 14, 2007 - 13 answers

My wife has, um, picked and chosen which of her marriage vows she's going to keep to. I am facing probable divorce (initiated by me, I imagine). I need insight, maybe advice. There's a whole boatload [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 3, 2007 - 45 answers

Help me get through my brother's divorce. [more inside]
posted by starbaby on May 23, 2006 - 23 answers

What happens to the kids if my husband's ex dies? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 26, 2006 - 14 answers

SingleParentFilter: I am a single dad with primary custody of my son. His mother has a live in boyfriend who she met and moved out for while we were still married. I am having trouble dealing with my feelings towards this man as I see him becoming a bigger part of my son's life. What are strategies I should know? [more inside]
posted by DragonBoy on Dec 6, 2005 - 42 answers

The wife and I are probably breaking up. We've been together for a few years for the benefit of one kid, and another one is due this month. The problem - her family is on one coast, mine is on another. We are near mine. I'm concerned that she might just pack up and take our kids.

Is there anything I can do to keep her from leaving town? We've just bought a house, and I have no job prospects if I have to follow her to be with my kids. She hasn't worked in years, and we're here primarily to make a good living. If she leaves, I feel she will find a way to use this against me.
posted by anonymous on Jan 26, 2005 - 21 answers