Summaries Part 2

I got such a great response to last week's article that I decided that I'd do the same thing again. I have enough to take us through a few weeks so have a great summer. I'll be gone the next week for a trial and will be out of e-mail range, but I will still post an article. So if anyone needs anything let me know after the 15th. Annelies

Even when the parent is made aware of the problem and refuses to change the behavior, the other parent can help the child understand by explain the situation to them. Even young children respond well to honesty. Don't force the issue but an explanation, tailored to the child's age, might help the child cope with the situation. From The "Cinderella" Story

Believe it or not there are some answers. The answers come as legal advice for the most part so seek legal help in your jurisdiction as each jurisdiction is different. The sad part is the answers will never be "sure-fire" solutions and it might years before any results can be achieved. Just do not give up. From "Deadbeat Parents"

Don't take advantage, but offer visitation in exchange for babysitting; Remember the kids are still part of the family of both sets of parents. Encourage contact. Let the children call, send cards, write letters. From "Keeping the connection alive- Divorced parents and their ex's relatives"

Look up their name [your ex's] on the Internet. There are many Internet sites with white pages to look up names and address. Go to http://www.yahoo.com, http://www.search.com or http://www.aol.com and find their search engines for locating the names and address of people they have listed . Some of the nationwide search engines can be very good and have millions of listings. Cnet Central has several extensive people find engines all on one page. There are also many property appraiser's offices on the Internet with search capabilities. Find the one for the county and state where your ex lives and see if an address can be found. From "Knowing your ex's whereabouts during a visit."

Remember that by moving, until you change your file your decree that the old state can only enforce it. Until you have the judgment accepted in the court of the new state (a lawyer or self help clinic can help to do this), the old state has jurisdiction. So, if you need any enforcement, like non-payment, then you need to have that done in the old state.

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