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Legal Custody - Answers to Questions About Legal vs. Physical Custody Created: Saturday, May 26, 2012 Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012
Parents who share legal custody bear joint responsibility for making major decisions about their kids, regardless of where they live. Learn more with these FAQs.
Joint Child Custody - Disadvantages of Joint Child Custody Rights Created: Friday, April 22, 2011 Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012
A child custody battle often results in both parties obtaining joint child custody. However, there are some disadvantages to joint child custody. Any parent considering shared custody should become...
Medical Consent Form - When You Might Need One Created: Saturday, March 20, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 26, 2012
A medical consent form can ensure that your child receives medical treatment, even when you are unavailable to give permission over the phone or in person. Find out when you might need a medical re...
Louisiana Sales Tax Holiday - 2012 Update Created: Friday, May 15, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Tax free weekend in Louisiana is a great time to save money on kids' clothing and back to school supplies. Find out when Louisiana's sales tax holiday will take place this year and what items are ...
Tax Free Weekend in Florida - 2012 Update Created: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Tax free week is a great time to save money on kids' clothing and back to school supplies. Find out when Florida is offering this year's sales tax holiday. Also includes a detailed list of the it...
Tax Free Weekend in Alabama - 2012 Update Created: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Alabama's tax free weekend can help you save money on kids' clothing and back to school supplies. Find out when Alabama is offering this year's sales tax holiday and items qualify for this year's t...
Child Support - Access North Dakota Child Support Guidelines Created: Monday, October 18, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Child support guidelines differ from state to state. Refer to this article for an understanding of the factors considered when child support is calculated in North Dakota.
Child Support - Access Idaho Child Support Guidelines Created: Monday, October 25, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Child support guidelines differ from state to state. Refer to this article for an understanding of the factors considered when child support is calculated in Idaho.
Collaborative Law - Apply Collaborative Law to Your Child Custody Case Created: Monday, March 01, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Collaborative law can be applies to family court matters. Refer to this article to determine how to handle the child custody process in a collaborative way.
House Rules - Clear Expectations for Your Kids Created: Monday, October 02, 2006 Updated: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Clearly defined house rules let your kids know what you expect of them at all times. Learn how to create your own set of rules and discuss them with your children.
How to Find Childcare as a Single Mom or Dad Created: Monday, December 12, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
How to find childcare - It's a pressing issue for single moms and dads. Find out what your options are, what you need to know about licensed childcare, and more.
Kids Emergencies - Prepare Your Kids for Emergencies Created: Friday, December 04, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
To kids, emergencies are something that mom and dad usually handle. What if you weren't home, though? Would your kids know what to do? Prepare your kids for emergencies with these practical tips.
Sick Days - Plan Ahead for Your Kids Sick Days Created: Sunday, March 23, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Sick days are inevitable. At some point, your child is going to get sick and need to be cared for during the work day. What is your plan for when this happens? Find out what you need to do to pl...
Move On - 10 Ways to Get Over It and Move On Created: Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Everyone tells you to move on with your life, but that's not so easy to do. Here are ten ways to speed your own healing process and begin to get over the hurt and pain you've had to face.
Can't Pay Child Support - Not a Deadbeat - Changed Circumstances Created: Thursday, November 16, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Many parents can't pay child support on time or regularly. As sad at that is for the kids, who deserve regular financial support, parents who can not pay need to know how to rectify the situation.
Help for Single Moms - 211 Services Created: Monday, November 12, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Help for single moms is available through 211 services. Find out what types of programs are offered and how you can get help in your state, whether you need financial assistance, child care, or car...
Summer Parenting - Visitation and Custody in the Summer Months Created: Sunday, May 13, 2012 Updated: Sunday, May 13, 2012
Summer parenting schedules should accommodate kids' needs and parents' preferences. Resolve issues with summer visitation, child support, and more.
Louisiana Age of Majority - Submit an Entry: Child Support Questions Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
When do child support payments end in Louisiana? Learn the age of majority, as well as the exceptions that allow child support to continue beyond that age.
Parenting and Dating Blog - Submit an Entry: Tell Our Readers About Your Single Parent Blog Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Single dad, Eugene, shares his experiences dating and raising twin girls. Learn from his insight and the stories and advice he shares.
Filing for Child Custody in Illinois (Saline County) - Share Your Story: Illinois Child Custody Experiences Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
What's it like to file for child custody in Illinois? Find out as one mother shares her experience with Saline County.
Child Support and Non-US Citizens - Submit an Entry: Child Support Questions Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Can a parent who is not a US citizen file for child support? Find out with this child custody FAQ from About.com
Filing for Chlid Custody in Mississippi County, Arkansas - Share Your Story: Arkansas Child Custody Experiences Created: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 10, 2012
Ever wonder what it's like to file for child custody in Arkansas? Here, a loving aunt shares her story.
Reader Submissions: Single Parent Support Groups in North Carolina Created: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Single parent support groups are available in every state. If you live in the state of North Carolina, use this resource to help you find single parent support groups in your area or add your group...
When Kids Play Parents Against Each Other - Dos and Don'ts Created: Sunday, August 15, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Kids play parents against each other all the time, especially to get what they want. Learn how to nip this family dynamic in the bud with these do's and don'ts for divorced parents.
How Do Single Parents Meet New People? Created: Saturday, October 13, 2007 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
It's not uncommon to feel lonely raising kids on your own. Find out how other single parents meet, whether online or in person.
Free School Supplies - Where to Get Backpacks and More Created: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
The 2012 back-to-school season is upon us. Find out where to get free school supplies from charity organizations in your area. This up-to-date list includes backpack drives and general school supp...
Free Backpacks - Receive Donated School Supplies Created: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Where can parents find free backpacks and school supplies? Start with this list of five sources of donated school supplies in your area.
Single Parenting Tips - Help for Newly Single Moms and Dads Created: Sunday, July 20, 2008 Updated: Monday, May 07, 2012
Newly single parents often wonder
Help for Single Parents in Michigan - Submit an Entry: Help for Single Parents in Michigan Created: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012
Single parents in Michigan need to know where to go for help. A Father's Walk is a faith-based organization working with single dads in need of support and camaraderie.
Rules for an 11-Year-Old - Submit an Entry: My House Rules Created: Monday, April 23, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012
What rules and consequences are appropriate for an 11-year-old? One single mom shares her expectations with our readers.
One Mom's Story of Exceptional Perseverance - Share Your Story: A Day in the Life of a Single Parent Created: Monday, April 23, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012
Being a single mom is never easy, but what about moms who have physical disabilities? Here's the story of a single mom struggling to get by while she waits for back surgery.
Discipline Strategies - Managing Kids' Behavior on Your Own Created: Friday, June 15, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012
These positive discipline strategies will help you manage your kids' behavior on your own. From time out to the removal of privileges, these methods really work!

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