Divorce often creates so much turmoil, children begin to lose focus in school. Teachers and counselors can be a divorced parent’s eyes and ears.
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Question by arizona mom: After a divorce,when minor children are involved, I need free legal advice on the fathers rights….?
Is it legal for the custodial parent (mother) to use a fraudulant last name for their child in school and when registering their child in organizations such as dance classes,athletic leagues,church,pagaents etc. against the non-custodial parents wishes? My husbands ex-wife is doing exactly this in our town. She refuses to refer to their daughter by my husbands last name (which is on her birth certificate) even though he has talked to her many times on this issue and it is confusing there daughter who is 12. Does my husband have a legal right to stop her from doing this?
This is to C_Bar: I did not think that the mother could change her childs last name unless the biological father gives up his rights to the child. My husband has weekend and holiday visitation with their daughter and faithfully pays child support and this woman is still giving their daughter her new husbands last name.
Best answer:
Answer by cyanne2ak
Actually yes there are serious legal problems with it. You need to go see a lawyer right away. It can cause horrid problems for the children now AND in the future.
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Question by arizona mom: After a divorce,when minor children are involved, I need free legal advice on the fathers rights….?
Is it legal for the custodial parent (mother) to use a fraudulant last name for their child in school and when registering their child in organizations such as dance classes,athletic leagues,church,pagaents etc. against the non-custodial parents wishes? My husbands ex-wife is doing exactly this in our town. She refuses to refer to their daughter by my husbands last name (which is on her birth certificate) even though he has talked to her many times on this issue and it is confusing there daughter who is 12. Does my husband have a legal right to stop her from doing this?
This is to C_Bar: I did not think that the mother could change her childs last name unless the biological father gives up his rights to the child. My husband has weekend and holiday visitation with their daughter and faithfully pays child support and this woman is still giving their daughter her new husbands last name.
Best answer:
Answer by cyanne2ak
Actually yes there are serious legal problems with it. You need to go see a lawyer right away. It can cause horrid problems for the children now AND in the future.
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Question by Scott P: So I found a file on the family computer named “Divorce Without Children.” Any advice?
I got on the family computer today to use Microsoft Word to type out an assignment. My laptop unfortunately doesn’t have Word and this program you submit assignments through for this class only accepts Word. After I opened it up, a notice popped up on the side saying it had recovered two documents, one of which was “Divorce Without Children.” Now, I’m not a child, I’m 21 living at home for the moment to save more money for study abroad. My little brother is 18 and in his senior year of high school.
I plan on studying abroad for the 2011-2012 academic year in Japan (this would span Sept. 2011 to July 2012 due to Japan’s academic calendar). My little brother is presumably going to college. Perhaps I should brace myself for things to be very different when I get back, right?
Best answer:
Answer by Poppet
I would keep this in the back of your head but don’t assume too much. Continue with life as you have planned but be open for changes. (both positive and negative)
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Question by JAZ: I’d like advice from people whose parents divorced when they were children. Should I divorce or stay?
I am unhappily married with 3 children, 6, 7 & 13 yrs old. I stay in the marriage because my kids need me, and I don’t want to see my wife get our kids after a divorce and then neglect them. My wife and I work full time, but I do most when it comes to our home & kids. I give our children attention and affection they need that my wife won’t. Our 13 year old is from a past relationship, so I don’t have a legal right to custody. I’ve taken care of her since she was 4, but her biological father wouldn’t let me adopt her. I don’t want to break up the children, so I stay in a miserable marriage.
Another reason I stay – my parents divorced when I was young. My mom moved and I didn’t see or talk to her for several yrs. My dad became an alchoholic and ignored me, so I raised myself, but with many emotional scars that still remain. I fear that my children will be hurt more by a divorce, like me, than if I stay. I don’t want them to lose either parent, so I stay for them. What do I do now?
Best answer:
Answer by Liz Bow.
Yeah i would totally stay for the kids. IF you think that the kids need you then you should stay.
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Question by lisvad: children and divorce, I need some advice…please!!!?
I have a 10 month old son, and I’ve been considering getting a divorce, he is our only child.
our marriage is not going well lately, we don’t get along and he keeps things from me, he didn’t cheat but he just doesn’t treat me well and he does not appreciate any of the things that I do for him, we’ve only been together for 3 years and married for 2
I gave up my whole life for him mainly because he is very jealous of everything he is always thinking that other men are out to get me and I can’t even go out with my friends I even had to give up my life long hobby. he is not supportive of me in anyway and I support him in all that he does but it just doesn’t seem to be enough for him to treat me well, for even a day.
I can’t decide if I should leave him, I don’t know if that would be bad for my son would it be better if I just put up with my husband so that my son can have a better life? does divorce really mess kids minds?? even when they are this young?
I do love him I just hate feeling like I am less and he knows how to make me feel like I’m worthless, he is not willing to do anything to help this work but he does not want a divorce, it’s very frustrating.
Best answer:
Answer by alice k
first before you go any further do you really honestly love him if you do perhaps a marriage counsel can help solve some issues divorce can affect kids in many different ways
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Question by Lulu578: To all children of divorce-what was your experience when parent remarries? What were your feelings for step?
about to begin divorce process. separated for 18 months. 50/50 custody. in a new relationship and considering marriage. would like to know what children of divorce have experienced or get advice about what my children might experience if I remarry
Best answer:
Answer by joann lopez
My parents divorced when I was only 11. It took my mother 5 years before she started dating. So I was okay with it by then. My father started dating weeks after the separation period. Getting remarried is more about you. Every kid is different. If you were the one that broke up the marriage, they might resent your new spouse (for not being their original father/mother). If not, then it should be okay. Uncomfortable at first, but okay in the long run.
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question by Debbie M : Tips on divorce and children ?
Is it possible to file for divorce and have deprived the rights of fathers, and my friend have passed today, all on my own without a lawyer? I can not afford to support children and no legal aid will help me and I tried. Your BioFather is in jail in Idaho and not see children of 7 years. They sent letters, but nothing if it is locked. He served only 3 years in prison for drug use and treatment, and was discharged four months on probation, issued his only violated parole by using drugs again to fail probation report and if they run a warrant, and now he has to the rest of his punishment crime nearly 2 years to serve. Kids love my friend now and wish him goodbye, we have for over 6 years. I just seem to be a dead end, no matter where I ask for help, and advocates want too much money. Who knows if they are able, to make my own? Serious answers only please? I remercieOui, I’m on a computer and yes, I have an IQ thank you for the affected, but as you can see I’m researching online, and remained there to see if I can be more useful tips. All that said I find online, I have an advocate on issues of custody, even if I do all the work to other self. But no lawyer to sign only to this part because it required by law to take all my cases, once signed her name on my papers. So I’m just here to ask if anyone has experienced the same, and if that was some advice. And rights may not suit stopped him, he has a crime now in jail, has serious mental problems, he hears voices in his head and was and is a drug addict since the age of 14. I found this site it http://family.findlaw.com/parenting-law/le2_6_1.html but I do not know if I am to do or when to call a lawyer. Best Answer:
Liz
Response
If the biological father refuses his parental rights, there is nothing you can do, with or without a lawyer.
Question by Keri M: I need advice to file a divorce in Florida involving children and domestic abuse?
I need some advice..please help. I have been separated from my husband for over two years. He is extremely abusive and I have had multiple restraining orders. He was last put in jail for assaulting a police officer less than a year ago. I have moved to Florida with my children and want to file a divorce. I have a few problems/concerns. First, I do not know where my ex is. I have tried everything to locate him, including contacting his mother. The second problem is that I am terrified about him finding out where we are now living. Please help!
Is there any way to file the divorce without disclosing my address? I don’t want child support, I just want to be free of the abuse and him and to keep our location private.
Best answer:
Answer by Christie Brucks
i would contact legal aid in florida and ask these questions.
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Question by Nicole C: How to help children through divorce?
I am on the stage of planning a divorce. I need some advice if ever I get a divorce how will I help my children understand about the divorce.
Thanks
Best answer:
Answer by Lela A
Be real with them, speak to them on their own level about their feelings, concerns, and keep open communication. Have family sharing time, so that they can express themselves..the emotional stresses of divorce run high at times, so many changes going on..love them, support them, keep to a good routine of things.
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