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    Taxes and divorce

    My fiance has lost out on many deductions as well. Specifically the past seventeen years of claiming a dependant...and of course many more. Divorce/Seperation causes a lot of trouble financially, especially when one person gives in when they are in the right.
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    Fight for custody

    Not that it should matter, but does the child have special needs or anger trouble? The parents might be fighting emotionally with the idea that the child might be better with the other parent. There's so much that happens in a divorce.
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    Who gets the children during the divorce?

    Be careful with this...the arrangement DURING a divorce can easily become the arrangement AFTER the divorce. I would suggest working a week on week off schedule if the children are old enough and keeping them together. A request can be sent to the courts for a temporary order, which again, can...
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    Grandparents friends with mom and dad

    I don't mean to rain on your parade, but in my opinion, this would be awkward for everyone; it is for us. My fiance of seven years stopped talking to his parents about 4 years ago specifically because of this reason. When he split with his son's mother, he felt their relationship should end...
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    child blocking

    He can try to work through it on paper first; before getting an attorney. He can mail a letter requesting the children on such and such a date. If she later denies him, the police will allow the children to leave with him based on their written agreement. It is unfortunate that the police...
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    Best custody arrangement

    In the state of Wisconsin, parents are awarded 50/50 joint legal custody if the father pursues the case. This arrangement is feasable as long as the parents are within 150 miles of each other. Does that mean it is best for the child? Not necessarily. This is usually where things get hairy...
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    Custody Battle

    Can I ask what state he is in? The laws vary by state. Specifically in Wisconsin, the couple would be placed in mediation first. Which would be much cheaper than taking her back to court immediately. If you could give me the state, I could elaborate much better for you and your friend.
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    Trusting Family to Watch the Kids

    We do not put our daughter with many in the family. Especially because of the reason mentioned. There is so much unearthed past on my fiances side, the rumors are horrifying, and my sister has her fair share of hellions on my side. While I would trust my parents, his parents, and a few...
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    Talking behind my back

    Unfortunately the drama will never end. Even if you are not hearing it, it is still there. I have been with my fiance seven years next month and people are always talking behind his back about what he does or how he raised his son or even how they are in agreement with the kid's mother. His...
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    Grandfathers and children

    I think my future-father-in-law of seven years would agree. I love the fact that the kids get to spend time with their grandparents. Unfortunately, our situation is a bit different and causes for mixed emotions. My fiance has a son...he turns eighteen next January. We have a daughter...she...
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    Do single dads have more time for their kids?

    Honestly, it depends on the characteristics of the father. What they want to do or feel they need to do. As a mom, I have a list of things that need to be done during the day; I'd imagne a single father has to accomplish the same tasks. It's not easy to get everything done in a day if you...
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    Unusual first words?

    Our daughter's first words were actually pretty common: hello, da-da, and muma. My brother's first word was "Bull-yit." I'm sure we all know what that was. Apparently he spent too much time with Grandpa. My nephews were "ya man" or something of the sort. My daughter is two now and her...
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