Hi guys,
I asked Robin would it be possible to add a UK site within the groups.There is a small,but growing group of us and I thought it may be appreciated.
As the laws,etc. regarding Social Security,CSA are so different from those in the US. I thought it would be more convienient for us who live in the UK to have our own place to discuss these and other relevant matters that are unique to the UK and Ireland.But still be part of the overall network.

We will see how it goes.

Again many thanks to Robin for allowing it.

And lots of hugs for everyone else.
With kind regards,

Mark

Hi Mark:
Wecome is my second day here and is so interesting that I will visit everyday. Cool, you are from England.If you visit Tampa Fl contact me or email me. I love to know people around the world is very interesting the life and culture of other countries.

Geordie lass here. Thats what I am generally known as when I join UK boards.

You are very,very welcome.


Mark

Sorry Mark from UK...I was attempting to post a reply to your message about a forum for single parents uk.I am not too good at this yet,got distracted by the phone,and pressed wrong button.I'll get the hang of it soon.My daughter (14) persuaded me to get online but maybe she should have given me lessons first!!!

Hi and welcome.
Please take your time.

Feel free to vent,ask advice and to give advice if you feel it is needed.

Everyone is one large extended family here.

Best wishes,

mark

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Originally posted by mark uk:
[qb]Hi and welcome.
Please take your time.

Feel free to vent,ask advice and to give advice if you feel it is needed.

Everyone is one large extended family here.

Best wishes,

mark[/qb]

hi mark
just joined today.i'm from kent medway just saying hi

Hi and a big welcome to you.
We are a friendly bunch. If you feel the need to vent or ask for advice or indeed to give some please do so.

Best Wishes,

Mark

Hello i am a single mum from england.. just joined and wanted to say hi

Hi, you are very welcome to join us.As I ask everyone else,please feel free to vent and also join in discussions.

Best wishes,

Mark

Hello everyone! Wouldn't mind a little advice/direction, here.

I'll be having a baby in May. After I passed the 20th week, a while back, the father finally stopped pressuring me to have an abortion (to give an idea of exactly how fervently he doesn't want this baby). My hands are well and truly washed of him, but I want to cross all the Ts and dot all the Is.

I know there's some sort of 'waiver of parental rights and responsibilities' document that I need to get him to sign, but I can't seem to find any infornation on how to go about obtaining such paperwork. I want to feel completely and utterly assured that at no point in the future will he be able to push himself into the picture and start making demands. Or, god f'bid something should happen to me - I want to be sure that the baby couldn't be legally swept away by him or his family.

Now, I know this probably sounds on the verge of sheer paranoia, but I think of it along the same lines as a prenuptial agreement. I'm not expecting the worst outcome, but I want to make sure all the bases are legally covered, should anything go wrong.

Also, I'll be moving to the US, once the baby is born, to be with my family, and I'm not sure if there are special international laws I'll need to be aware of. Any suggestions on where I can get info on all this?

Thanks.

T

Hi, Firstly welcome to us.
I think you need to see a good family solicitor. The Citizens Advice Bureaux are very good at selecting a good one.As you need advice on International Law pertaining to Minors.
The advice at the Bureaux is free.But you may need an appointment if they are busy.
If you are not working and in receipt of benefits you can claim legal aid at a Solicitor on production of your benefit entitlement such as Income Support book.
As with taking a baby over an International Boundary it would be worth asking the Foreign Office/Home Office just so the facts are right and up to date with current legislation both UK and US.

Best Wishes,

Mark

Thanks, Mark. That sounds like just the direction I needed. Definitely a good start.

Hmmm, I should have posted it as a new topic, though, shouldn't I have? Ah, well. Too late now.

T

CSA oh don't get me started on them... god my ex thought he got bitten by them, but boy when he got married I got bitten worse. ohhhhhhhhh.... me going on a bit lol