Posts by rubelin

I didn't even find any place to list it when I did my taxes, but I need to double check.   You do have to pay taxes on spousal support, though, and the payer gets to deduct it.

I really like TaxAct.com - they have a free option but I usually do the one that's $15 for federal and state together. That one saves your data from the previous year and plugs it right into the new year's form.   This is the...

It's actually very normal for toddlers to have separation anxiety with their moms, even when their own fathers are involved. They are very self-centered (and I don't mean that in a derogatory way, their needs and desires are just the...

I have one of those over-the-door clothing hooks on my closet door (facing the room) and it was one of the best things I've ever gotten. It's got 5 or 6 double hooks so I can hang up the things that aren't ready to be washed or that I...

I do hope you aren't taking any of his threats seriously. With the right of first refusal, he can only use a babysitter or nanny if you refuse to take the kids when he can't care for them himself, so it's just ridiculous for him to...

One thing that has helped me is to notice the times of the day that things naturally flow for me. I just can't clean at night, so the dishes get piled into the sink after dinner and I rinse/wash them in the mornings. I also make sure...

it's possible but very hard. I get good child/spousal support which barely covers rent, bills, food, and work from home as a freelance seamstress/fashion designer for the rest (which was VERY little this last year). The last 2 years we...

A friend of mine recently shared this website with me and I thought all my single momma friends would love it, too. It's called the Brave Girls Club and they have a daily inspirational email that you can subscribe...

online dating sites. OKCupid is a good one if you're looking for a more casual relationship.

From our decree (for Daddy's visitation because I have primary custody - he has them about 35% of the time)   3. Holiday Visitation     - On the following holidays every year:       ...