Family

Living Together Unmarried, and Illegally

July 18, 2006

In North Carolina, according to an 1805 law, if a couple is not married and cohabitates, they are guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor. Cohabitation by unmarried couples is also still illegal in Florida, Michigan, Mississippi, North Dakota, Virginia and West Virginia.

On-line Tools for Divorced Parents

June 13, 2006

More divorced parents are using on-line tools to help share the role of raising their children, like Google Calendar or Ourfamilywizard.These tools feature e-scheduling and an events calendar so parents can better organize visitation and be more active in their children’s lives. Kids are also more involved too, because they can go on-line and see [...]

Tests Reveal Biological Father, Most of the Time

April 24, 2006

Why do men suspect they are not the father? Studies show most of the time they are. Only about 2% of men who test their paternity are actually not the biological father. With current divorce rates, paternity tests are ever increasing.

Should Sperm Donors Pay Child Support?

April 21, 2006

A woman is suing a sperm donor saying he must pay child support and provide a college fund for the daughter he created, simply by donating his sperm. But the mother is the sperm donor’s ex-girlfriend. Should there be a law that one can only be strictly a sperm donor to a woman if and [...]

No Parent Left Behind

March 10, 2006

Several states are passing laws that would give automatic joint custody to divorced couples, assuming they are fit.  I first thought that Wisconsin was different, but now South Dakota is trying to pass a similar legislation. Will this complicate child custody arrangements or strengthen relationships with parents and their kids? Comments? Send an email.Kramer Vs. [...]

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