Schedule separate conferences.

Also, it works both ways. Would you like to have your SO involved?

Are you jealous that your ex has moved on? Are you afraid that SO will replace you in your...

If child will not connect with dad then dad should be sure to setup his estate plan to deliberately exclude the child from any inheritance. He should NOT ignore the issue and die intestate!

I am...

Dad should request visitation based on the distance between him and the child and use every bit granted. It is mom's responsibility to make the child available; he should immediately file for...

Contact your school counselor or social worker, your physician, the domestic violence helpline,...

Running away is not in your best interest. You need to finish school so you can support yourself....

The safety of bus travel is an issue especially at this time with the pandemic.

In many areas, public transit is used for the children to get to and from school as their typical means of...

Tell your teacher, school counselor, school nurse, doctor, pastor ... Keep telling people who are "mandated reporters" when you are abused. Go to the domestic violence assistance center - it may be...

My physicians will prescribe an alternate if their first choice is not on the formulary. Did you bother to check the formulary yourself to see if there was an error in determining coverage? Also, as...

I suggest deferring your purchase of a house until this is sorted out as legal fees in custody cases can be horrendous. Get a place in a kid friendly area near childcare convenient to your work and...

Provide your child with a kit of hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes and spray (if you can find them), good quality masks and gloves, easy to operate thermometer, etc. He is old enough to understand...

"Fighting" for time with the children can adversely affect the children because they see themselves as the reason their parents are unhappy. This is selfish behavior on the part of the parents.

If the school year ends early, why not use the original calendar unless there are health safety reasons to either transition early or not at all.

Love your child more than you hate your ex! Feeding a teenage boy is expensive! I suspect if he moved in with you, you would be losing money verses the support given to your son.

You are looking...

This is really petty! Would you be willing to pay support after June 10th if the school year is extended due to the need to meet a days of attendance requirement?

It is not like your child is...

What is in the custody agreement about telephone contact? If there is nothing, have something added that there be a REASONABLE amount of contact during the other parent's custody periods.Specify...

She has assets to pay for care. Based on my area, this is about one year of care in a memory care facility. Then she may qualify for Medicaid. You should look at in-home care assistance. Some states...

I base my opinion on both military housing guidelines and experience as parent of 4 and grandparent of 3. Grated all of these children were all above average intelligence and acceptance of...

Actually, a typical 11 YO (6th grade) is certainly capable of being alone at home for 3 to 4 hours at a time. A child that age should be capable of fixing simple meals and snacks, starting homework,...

She also needs her father and the continuity of her current school and community. Remaining where she is comfortable and where she has a 50/50 parent is significant.

You need to follow the proper...

Grandmother,

As granny to granny, I understand your concerns and desire not to lose control over your grandchild.

I suggest that your best course of action is to:

1. get the child into...

If the primary concern is educational opportunities, it would be, IMO, far better for the money that will be spent on legal fees to be used for enrichment activities both during the school year and...

If your children have been abused, you should have reported it to your state's child protection agency. If you were aware of abuse and failed to report it, you will have issues with the agency as...

I am surprised that a student suspended for "academic dishonesty" - cheating on an exam, plagiarism, etc. - has been readmitted. This is likely noted on your transcript and will adversely affect...

If court ordered, you WILL hand the children over for visitation or risk losing custody. You do not get to set the terms of when this occurs; the court will. If your attorney does not tell you this,...

Sweetie,

You need a reality check and counseling. You will need to comply with court orders you disagree with. It is better for the children if you do it with a smile on your face rather than the...

Get them an attorney. I am surprised you have been able to obtain the information you already have received. If they want the information, they can complete the forms.

A family reunification...