How to introduce boyfriend to son after a divorce. Personal experiences as the girlfriend, boyfriend, or the child? Advice? [more inside]
posted by youdontmakefriendswithsalad on Jan 15, 2013 - 19 answers

My ex-wife had our child baptized without my knowledge or permission. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 5, 2012 - 48 answers

YANYL: how do I ask for attorney's fees on a motion that was involuntarily withdrawn? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Oct 15, 2012 - 3 answers

My mother hasn't received child support payments from my father for over a year; I think she's become incredibly depressed about her treatment by the legal system, and has come to believe that no matter what she does, she'll have to bear the full financial burden of raising my sister. Help me inspire her with a rational reason why she should keep trying. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2012 - 13 answers

Looking for post-divorce Pro Se resources. [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Jul 3, 2012 - 9 answers

How do I explain to my five-year-old son why he hasn't been able to visit me? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Jun 18, 2012 - 13 answers

Help me be a better long-distance parent. [more inside]
posted by doomtop on May 2, 2012 - 12 answers

Is it illegal to post photos of children on the Internet without both their parent's permission? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Feb 27, 2012 - 30 answers

Should I allow my son’s mother to change his surname? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 19, 2012 - 66 answers

My ex-wife is making up lies to take away my visitation time with my son. Do I need to consult my lawyer right away? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 3, 2012 - 18 answers

Need help with divorce strategies when you have a child you want to move out of state with... [more inside]
posted by peasncarrots on Jul 19, 2011 - 23 answers

I'm in a relationship with the man of my dreams (who has also been a close friends for years before we got together) and I couldn't be happier. It is serious and it is going in the "forever" direction. He has a young son, though and I want help introducing myself to his life without causing too much stress or confusion. Also, divorce fun times... [more inside]
posted by gwenlister on Jul 18, 2011 - 9 answers

Children in Divorce: 3 1/2 year old acts out, Mommy thinks it's because he is switching homes too often, wants to change visitation schedule to have him overnight every night. Is switching homes too often detrimental to his development or is this acting out a phase? What can I do? [more inside]
posted by MMALR on Apr 8, 2011 - 59 answers

We are visiting my wife's parents in another state. Suddenly my wife wants me to leave without her and to leave our son in her custody. Can she do this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 27, 2010 - 25 answers

My partner and I are ontemplating separation and I am thinking of moving several towns over. I have read stories of parents separating and the benefits of the two homes being close as in a few blocks. But what should I know about making it work for myself and my kid when the homes are further apart? I would like to hear positive advice from parents and kids who have negotiated two homes with a little distance between them . Were their plusses to this distance to balance out the minuses? How did you make it work? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 7, 2010 - 14 answers

When is it ok for recent ex to introduce new boyfriend to young children (1 and 3)?? [more inside]
posted by gnash on Apr 11, 2010 - 32 answers

Major life decisions thrown my way. Feeling totally inept at making a good decision. Any ideas on how to sort it out and get on track? [more inside]
posted by stormpooper on Sep 24, 2009 - 27 answers

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

30 years after my father is gone, I wonder what intangibles he denied me. How do I get a sneak peak into the world of a daddy‘s girl? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 30, 2009 - 38 answers

Is it inappropriate for me to contact my nieces' guardian ad litem? [more inside]
posted by Sara Anne on Dec 1, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm at University and far removed from home geographically. My parents are planning on getting divorced soon and anyone semi-observant would've seen this coming years and years ago. Both wonderful people, both wholly incompatible. So what can I/they do for my adorably clueless, naive, 8-year old sister who still has no idea? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 4, 2007 - 14 answers

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

What does the rulebook say about posting pictures of a minor whose parents are divorced? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 11, 2007 - 37 answers

My parents divorced when I was a toddler, with virtually all my baby pictures plus many hours of movies (including birth, first steps, etc.) going to the non-custodial parent. For a variety of painful reasons, I have been long estranged from that parent, as well as that entire branch of the family. And that is of the good. Yet it would mean so much to be able to fill in the blank slate of my childhood with images and sounds. Am I wrong for feeling as though morally this collection belongs to me? Does a child, especially an estranged child, have the right to ask for their baby pictures? And how, precisely, do I ask such a favor of a person from whom I want absolutely no other contact? [more inside]
posted by nakedcodemonkey on Apr 22, 2006 - 12 answers