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Andrew Bicknell researches and writes about a variety of subjects, including those dealing with relationships and infidelity.

Should De Facto Parents Have Visitation Rights?

Herbert A. Glieberman author of more than 30 articles,chapters & books on family law has practiced divorce law exclusively since 1954.Addressing issues of pre & postnuptial agreements,divorce, alimony,child custody & support,visitation and paternity cases

The increasing regularity of stepparenting, as well as the parenting concerns of gay and lesbian couples, have forced the courts to take another look.

I recently found out that my live in boyfriend of two years was having an affair with his coworker. We had recently gotten engaged. I had a feeling that something was wrong, he was dressing better to go to work. And whenever I called him at lunch tine he will let me leave a message, then he will call me from the street saying he was at a restaurant. I notice that all of a sudden he was working late on Fridays, so one of those Fridays I sat outside his job and waited to see how late he was there till. I saw him leave at 7:00pm with a young and very attractive woman. They went for drinks and then they stopped at a local motel. When he went to the motel lobby to check in, I walked over to his car where she was sitting, I introduced myself and gave her my engagement ring, I told her to give it to my fiancé. Without another word I left. I went to a friend’s house and broke down. I sent my sister to our house to pick up my belongings, but I have not seen him. It's been 3 weeks and he never called to see how I was doing. I am having trouble dealing with the break-up. I am currently seeing a therapist.

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