The Washington State Supreme Court has created a new third party parent law. In a recent ruling the court allowed for a new class of parents called "de facto parents." While the original case was a dispute between lesbians, the final court ruling went beyond homosexual couples and includes...

Protest Over Custody Order Prompts Release of Files John Caher New York Law Journal 11-03-2005 http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1130953711246 An upstate New York judge has found himself in the middle of a high-profile, emotional custody battle, with women's groups blasting the jurist...

"teachrmama" wrote in message ... This is why I recommend counseling. She doesn't seem to understand finances, and doesn't seem to recognize your concerns as being particularly valid. She thinks you're just "scared." But both of you...

wrote in message ... Thanks for all the advice. And to clear up any confusion - I love my girlfriend - but am 100% not ready for marriage. I have a lot of personal issues I'm dealing with, and do not think...

wrote in message ... Is it proper for someone to spend a large portion of child support on a house payment? How about a small amount of the child support? How about on a car? Just...

My girlfriend and I have been together for 2 + years. It hasn't been so great, and she recently got pregnant. We had plans to get married (for the child), but I have recently decided after disucssion that it is a better idea not to get married. We have a good relationship right now, but fear it...

Is it proper for someone to spend a large portion of child support on a house payment? How about a small amount of the child support? How about on a car? Just hypothetical...

Does anyone know how much a DNA test costs and where you would go to get one? I am in Pa.

Court: It does take a village when it comes to sexuality Parents 'have no due process or privacy right to override the determinations of public schools' Posted: November 3, 2005 http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=47195 The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday against...

This is not just about sperm donors. It would sometimes be possible to trace the father of a boy for other purposes such as child support. "Scientists have given warning that men who have given sperm are now at risk of being traced by offspring with the dramatic growth of genealogy and DNA...

Is there a status of limitation on child support? And, if these laws are different in every state, does anybody know where can I find the list of states and their status of limitation? Your help would be most appreciated. Thank you.

"Thom" wrote in message ... What can we do to find the art of parenting? Interesting... this same post showed up in a step-parenting news group last week. Everything is identical except for the subject line (Who is are My Parents?). Oh well.....

**** Post for FREE via your newsreader at post.usenet.com **** I am a parent of 2 very young school aged girls. There are times I wonder if I am being the best parent for them. My spouse and I both work, just like other parents. We went through the years (and expense) of daycare. We have gone...

Got a copy of a letter sent to a non-attorney employee of the Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement who signed a motion for rule to show cause against me earlier this year. The letter advises her that she HAS engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in violation of the Rules of the...

PBS Portrays Known Child Abuser as Hero Juvenile Court, CPS, Family Court Records Detail Mother's Physical Abuse http://www.glennsacks.com/pbs/loeliger.php Fatherhood advocates today publicly revealed extensive court findings, records and testimony that indicate that Sadia Loeliger--portrayed as...

http://mensnewsdaily.com/blog/nononsensedating/2005/10/uk-officially-ends-ch ivalry.html Sunday, October 30, 2005 UK Officially Ends Chivalry I guess the MPs in England have read my book, because they have officially proposed to end chivalry, which has been a law. Unfortunately, lawmakers in the...

"Beverly" wrote in message ... On 29 Oct 2005 22:31:55 -0700, wrote: My girlfriend and I have been together for 2 + years. It hasn't been so great, and she recently got pregnant. We had plans...

Why not make it the standard for the moth-- er, Custodial Parent -- to be awarded *100%* of the NCP's earnings, then at give back a percentage of the earnings at her (um, I mean HIS OR HER) discretion? This works perfectly. The CP knows that if the NCP hasn't got enough money to live on, they...

"TOM" wrote in message news:8tN8f.12181$gj1.8121@fed1read05... About two years ago, I mentioned, on this group, that the following was coming up. I got a lot of great advice from folks here and hope that someone has a straw I can cling to this time around: I have been...

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