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Is It Still “Joint Custody” If the Courts Unilaterally ORDER It?
A few of my thoughts on joint custody with a request to share your stories on the pros and cons of joint custody.
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STEPPARENTS AND CUSTODY: PART ONE
One or both stepparents may have sole custody of their biological children, or one or both may share joint custody. There are many possible combinations in a blended family, and numerous challenges associated with each custodial situation.
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Joint Custody Children need Order & Routine
How to make a happy home for joint custody children? Predictability and routine are the keys to help kids adapt and feel happy, safe, and loved.
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Sending Love...My Different-Functional Family
Lori Hilliard has done a beautiful job of writing a book for children that explains what it means when parents divorce and children have two homes.
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Step Parenting Children & Joint Custody Issues
When step parenting children, should stepmothers discipline a child? What should she say in confrontations? Joint custody issues and house rules need discussion.
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Fathers' Rights and Joint Custody of Children
When it comes to fathers' rights, there might be benefits with joint custody of children. Is a child really better off with one parent having sole custody after divorce?
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Helping Children in Joint Custody Arrangements
Divorced parents raising kids in joint custody arrangements need information. Helping children adapt to two happy homes takes time, but it can work out.
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How to Help a Child Get Used to New Neighborhood
Helping children of divorce feel safe and secure in a new neighborhood is key to their adjustment. A joint custody child can get used to two homes with the right help.
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STEPPARENTS AND CUSTODY: PART TWO
A continuation of the look at different types of custody arrangements and how families cope with them, including consideration of the legal situation for stepparents.
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How Single Parents Get Organized to Save Time
Single parents can save time when they get organized. Necessary tools: Canvas tote bag and day planner with things to do list. And, laminate a checklist for front door.
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Stepparents: Shared Parenting
Growing in popularity, Shared Parenting offers equal opportunity for divorced parents and their new families to raise the children from the first marriages. Children benefit a great deal, as there is no perceived need to choose between their biological parents, and this, in turn, makes things easier for the stepparents.
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Father's Rights - Part 1
A look at the father's rights movement, its true agenda, its propaganda and its impact on women and children.
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Scoop for the Week of December 28th
Rush will hear again. Tommy speaks out. Paul says not at my house. Don't call him Joseph. And don't compare her to Michelle. Find out the stories behind the names in this week's Celebrity Scoop!
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Fathers' Rights, Custody, and Move-Away Issues
Here are some issues concerning fathers' rights, custody, and mothers who want to move away. These are some things to ask an attorney about child custody and relocation.
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Their Dad Spoils the Kids
Dads need to learn to do the right thing with kids on weekends. Here are tips for making infrequent visitation work for Disneyland Dads and children of divorce.
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Recommended Reading
Recommended reading list for the divorced parent
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Helping Kids to Understand Divorce
There are a wide variety of books for children that aim to explain the issue of divorce and help children to understand the feelings associated with family break-up.
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Association for Research on Mothering
Learn more about aRM and their fantastic journal!

Cops Called to Britney's Home
Britney Spears was taken to Cedars-Sinai Hospital after short standoff at her home over the ongoing custody battle with ex-husband, Kevin Federline.
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Imperial Judiciary Decides on Religious Instruction
A judge decides on appropriate religious instruction for a child.
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Movie Review – The Full Monty
Award-winning Scots actor Robert Carlyle heads outstanding ensemble cast in a heartwarming comedy about determination, perseverance and self-acceptance.
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Sharing a Child
Sharing the responsibilty of a child might be second nature during the marriage bu extra steps might be needed after the divorce. Having children led healthy happy lives with influences from both parents is always the goal. Make the effort .
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Stepparents and Marriage: Part Two
In a stepfamily or blended family, there usually is so much going on that the two adults tend to overlook the fact that they need time together. Besides giving them a chance to work through differences in opinions about the home or future plans, it also should at least occasionally allow them an opportunity to simply enjoy each other's company.
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The Best Of Both Worlds
Is it really the best of both worlds for children of divorce's time to be split between two families?
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What are Your Rights as a Father in Divorce?
The birth of a son is often the happiest moment of a man's life, but what happens when the couple divorces ex-wife does not want the husband to be part of the boy's life?
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Christopher Reeve -- The Man of Steel
Down to earth, determined and strong willed are just adjectives to describe the super hero who was truly the man of steel.
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Desperate Housewives Review
Lynette "heats it up" with Rick, Susan tells Mike she loves him, Eddie wants custody of Travers, Gabrielle goes to jail . . . all in one episode!
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Losing a Job Can Feel Like Getting Dumped
Few things in life can evoke such feelings of vulnerability and utter uselessness as being on the broken end of a breakup.
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Scoop for the Week of December 14th
Pam's got kid issues - and it's not about Kid Rock. Arnold has a boo-boo that landed him in the hospital. Mariah's mad. And David's going to be a daddy. Time for this week's Celebrity Scoop!
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STEPPARENTS & DIVORCE: PART ONE
There are many ways stepparents are touched by divorce: their own situation, their partner's past experience, or difficulties facing the couple in this new marriage.
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STEPPARENTS AND SCHOOL
Research shows that children do much better at school if their families are involved in the learning process. This also helps a stepparent feel closer to the family. There are, however, legal changes that need to be made before stepparents can become fully active in school-related activities.
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Stepparents and the Other Parent: Part One
The non-resident parent may be totally absent, occasionally around, or present on a daily basis. Whatever the case may be, they are a permanent presence in their children's lives that affects the entire family and needs to be dealt with. Some stepparents find this an easy thing to do, but many have difficulties.
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Stepparents: General Topics
The stepfamily is strengthened by building on its own characteristics and personality, but that involves some work and a lot of awareness. What is effective for one family may not be for another.
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Stepparents: General Topics, Part 3
Each stepfamily is unique, and every member of the family has different requirements. It is necessary to invest some time to work out differences, consider everyone's feelings, and make appropriate adjustments. There are web articles that help families to accomplish these things.
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Stepparents: March 2001 Review
One article is meant for stepmothers, but other family members will find it helpful. Another site deals with discipline in the stepfamily, and the importance of trust; another looks at some major potential conflicts. There is a page that considers some of the aspects that make stepfamilies different from biological ones. A site that prints letters from stepparents, and answers to their questions, offers considerable variety.
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The Life and Trials of Jasper Tudor
A concise study of the career of Jasper Tudor, uncle to King Henry VII and Earl of Pembroke.
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United We Stand
Great news about advocacy groups for protective parents and single moms. Check it out, and get involved!
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Basketball Mom’s Unfit?
Like any other good single parent, Pamela McGee is trying to make a good living for herself and her three-year-old daughter and her ten year old son. Because of this, she is losing custody of her three-year-old, Imani.
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Scoop for the Week of February 9th
Tom & Nic are getting divorced but what does George Clooney have to do with it? Halle's got an announcement. And Survivor's got a lawsuit. Grab a spoon and take a bite out of this week's Celebrity Scoop!
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When Times Get Tough - Do the Tough Get Going?
A Step-Father's Point of View
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Choose the Best Divorce Attorney for Your Case
Here are ways to choose the best divorce attorney for a unique case. To find a divorce lawyer, ask about experience with divorce, custody issues, trials, & mediation.
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Preparing Your Child for Remarriage
Suggestions on how to prepare your child with remarriage. Information provided comes from personal experience as well as research data obtained.
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The Diva Runs out of Thyme by Krista Davis
First in a series of "Domestic Diva Mysteries," The Diva Runs out of Thyme is a perfectly seasoned, cozy Thanksgiving mystery with bonus entertaining tips and recipes.
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Divorce Rates are Falling as Couples Marry Later
Divorce rates are falling in many areas. Is it because couples marry later? Risk factors for divorce are: Marriage age, education level, weather, and baseball? Yes.
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