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Hi, my name is John Valadez, the Dad Guru at LifeTips.
Enjoy these 323 Dad tips. More added weekly! Roller Rink Affliction | Nov 16, 2009
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The Ex-wife WhispererI write another blog about being a Single Parent, which I am. I have my girls with me full-time, but my ex-wife has custody privileges. I allow her have our children over the weekend, even though her custody privileges are to see them for six hours every other Saturday. The custody is laid out for the benefit of our children. My ex-wife has improved herself, her situation and her attitude to a point where I am beginning to trust her again after many years of hardship and turmoil. You can read all about my journey at - http://singleparentplus2.com – if you like. The story is quite interesting. There are times when her temper flairs up and she starts demanding things again; and I see the “old” ex-wife that would get what she wanted all the time. How do you handle such flair up? How much?For child support, stick with the average for your area. Ask the custodial parents you know what they receive and what their ex’s gross wages are. A good guideline is 13% of her gross wages for the first child and 3% of her gross each for every other child. Not all marriages end up in courtBefore moving forward with a divorce considers all of your options. It is much easier to fix a damaged relationship than a broken one. Consider talking over your disagreements on a weekend getaway or time alone – without the children around. If you have moved forward with divorce, remember that you can always call it off or speak with your wife without the lawyers present. There was a time when you could speak with your wife without a lawyer present. Going through a divorce is not only financially crippling; divorce severely affects your children as well. The best defense is good offense. If you are reading this blog contemplating having children, or even getting married, consider the following study by divorcereform.org. Statute of LimitationsGenerally there is no statute of limitations on paternity. Most courts hold that once acknowledged, paternity exists and exists forever. However, there are some changes coming. By some estimates,about one third of today’s children are fathered by a man other than the husband of the mother. Some courts are allowing men to disallow paternity by showing via genetic testing that they are not the father. The rule seems to be that if the father has objected before the child is 2 years old, the objection is valid. How much?Generally speaking you should pay 13% of your gross wages for the first child and 3% of your gross each for every other child.
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