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When I talk to lawyers, or when I read their blogs; I always, always get a headache from trying to understand what they’re trying to say. All the mumbo jumbo about family law drives me crazy, and these “lawyer terms” are just so hard to understand. Whoever wrote the family code must not have wanted [...]

Someone Else Taking Over Your Role

September 20th, 2008

When I heard the sperm donor tell my son, “I’m your dad, nothing can change that, others may take on my roles, but I’m still your dad”, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. And then my son just had to burst the bubble by saying, “because we share DNA?”. This short dialogue by father [...]

Reaching Out To Your Kids

July 17th, 2008

I know it’s hard to see your ex, especially if you hate her already. Or more so, if you’re still in love with her. But one way or the other, you have to learn to be civil to her and her family if you want to see your kid. You will also have to [...]

Hey, you! Yes, you! When was the last time you bought your baby a can of milk? Have you changed your child’s diapers lately? If you don’t remember, then it’s been too long. Is your ex-girlfriend pestering you for child support? Has her lawyer contacted you yet?
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a dimwit. [...]

For years, I’ve been trying to “teach” the sperm donor to be a better dad to my son. Unfortunately, the fruit doesn’t fall from the tree. The SD is becoming more and more like his father everyday. The reasons, I’ll keep to myself; but my friends know about it. Moving on, I feel that I [...]

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