About Single Parents: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

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Single Parents Single Parents Newly Single Child Support Child Custody From Jennifer Wolf, your Guide to Single Parents This week, I thought I'd dedicate the newsletter to some frequently asked questions. Keep in mind that you can also navigate through the site using the tabs above that say "Single Parents," "Newly Single," "Child Support," and "Child Custody." What factors are used to determine the custody? I've been told that the courts will consider "the best interests of the child" when determining custody. What does that mean, exactly? Read more See More About:  child custody  legal issues  coparenting What is a typical visitation schedule? I'm a newly single parent with two young children. Their father would like to stay involved in their lives, but I'm not sure what a typical visitation schedule looks like. What is considered fair? Read more See More About:  visitation schedules  visitation rights  divorce and children When might my child need a medical consent form? A friend of mine recommended that I print out a medical release form for my son and give it to his father, since I'm the custodial parent. However, I'm not sure whether it's necessary. Shouldn't he already be able to give consent for medical treatment? Read more See More About:  medical release forms  forms for single parents  legal issues My kids are still sleeping with me. How can I get them sleep Initially, I had a king sized bed, and all three children were sleeping with me. Now I want them to sleep in their own beds. How can I encourage them to sleep alone without hurting their feelings? Read more See More About:  sleeping alone  going to bed  children and sleep Single Parents Ads Single Parents Child Custody Forms Laws Child Custody Child Custody Papers Single Parents Help Featured Articles Child Custody Laws Effects of Divorce on Children Tips for Newly Single Parents Parenting Plan Worksheets Child Support Calculators Home Alone Quiz   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Wolf Single Parents Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Single Parents newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Child Custody Laws File for Child Support Find Help in Your State Tips for Newly Single Parents Effects of Divorce on Children   Follow me on: Advertisement