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I am married to an Army Reservist. We have filed for divorce in 2006 with CA Superior Court. We have already split all the assets and determined a co-parenting plan. The problem is she has never signed the agreements and I have never received a legal decree ending my marriage. Under the Solider Sailor Act, legal action cannot be taken on a service member serving in a war zone. The problem is she isn't in a war zone. She's based in New Jersey! So I'm stuck and confused. Any advice?

I am. I just wanted to see what my fellow SF Bay Area commuters are doing to offset their misery. Did you turn to biking? BART? Telecommuting? It's just getting ridiculous. Any feedback is much appreciated. Thanks.

I'm at a crossroads in my career. I'm burnt out of engineering and want out. I realized that it just isn't me. I have been interested in the financial services for a long, long time but don't know what options I have to break into the industry. After talking to friends, family and those in the know, I have been inundated with all the possible pittfalls. Yet, I am not discouraged. So can anyone please offer options or ideas other than going back to school for a MBA in Finance? Thanks in advance.

I'm looking at setting up an email account for each of my two small kids. However, I'm paranoid about their safety while online or what they receive. Any suggestions on a free service or opinions if Yahoo! Mail will work. Or any advice on what to look out for.

I was thinking about buying a dog to motivate me with my running. But it has to be about medium sized b/c I live in a condo and must be good with kids. Any suggestions on breeds?

Does anyone have experience with any of these supplemental education programs? What did you think of them? Worth the money? I have a 5 and 7 year old.

I'm too excited about the opportunity to think straight. I've been offered to interview for a Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs Compliance Consultant. This is a major promotion with much more money than what I'm being paid now. I’m a single parent who has dedicated everything to his two small kids – ages 5 and 7. Here's the problem, it will require up to 20% travel, including international travel - Mexico, Ireland, China, Korea. Should I accept the position if offered in lieu of my two small kids? However, this position will take time away from them, but will provide a substantial increase in income. So there’s the trade-off. What would you do?

I'm too excited about the opportunity to think straight. I've been offered to interview for a Quality Assurance / Regulatory Affairs Compliance Consultant. This is a major promotion with much more money than what I'm being paid now. I’m a single parent who has dedicated everything to his two small kids – ages 5 and 7. Here's the problem, it will require up to 20% travel, including international travel - Mexico, Ireland, China, Korea. Should I accept the position if offered in lieu of my two small kids? However, this position will take time away from them, but will provide a substantial increase in income. So there’s the trade-off. What would you do?

What's people's take on Nate Burleson? Possible breakout season? Worth the pick up in late rounds? Worth a starting spot if I need to start 3 WRs?

Here’s the situation, wife wants to “hide” and protect money set aside for savings and retirement, etc. from husband with major gambling problem. Will having a savings or brokerage account in her name and a daughter’s name only be sufficient to protect from any “legal” proceedings (eg. Divorce, separation) or does the account need to be placed in a living trust or other estate planning tool? This issue seems to me that the money put away constitutes as “community property” in CA. CA is a community and no-fault divorce state.

Here’s the situation, wife wants to “hide” and protect money set aside for savings and retirement, etc. from husband with major gambling problem. Will having a savings or brokerage account in her name and a daughter’s name only be sufficient to protect from any “legal” proceedings (eg. Divorce, separation) or does the account need to be placed in a living trust or other estate planning tool? This issue seems to me that the money put away constitutes as “community property” in CA. CA is a community and no-fault divorce state.

Here’s the situation, wife wants to “hide” and protect money set aside for savings and retirement, etc. from husband with major gambling problem. Will having a savings or brokerage account in her name and a daughter’s name only be sufficient to protect from any “legal” proceedings (eg. Divorce, separation) or does the account need to be placed in a living trust or other estate planning tool? This issue seems to me that the money put away constitutes as “community property” in CA. CA is a community and no-fault divorce state.

I have a 5 yo and a 7 yo. How much sleep should they be getting a night?

Okay. For starters, I hate my job. I'm a 35 yo, single-dad of two, with a mortgage. My job is a deadend. Before this, I was on my way onto something worthwhile but don't know if it's worth pursuing. I was accepted to nursing school but turned it down for the instant money. I'm looking at trying again but keep reminding myself of the 2 year committment. Is trying to find my bliss worth all this BS or should I stick with my loser job. Anyone else out there in a similar quagmire i.e. trying to find their bliss? Honest answers please.

Actually, I already know it is. I just wanted to get the ladies attention to ask: "WHO THINKS WILL FARRELL IS THE FUNNIEST MAN ON EARTH?" :))

Just wondering what would you do or feel if your spouse, who iniated the divorce suddenly changed their minds in the middle of the procedings and wanted to reconcile or after the decree is filed and issued and they want to reconcile. What if their are children involved? Keep in mind the devastating heartache it is already, probably for the bad things said. Would you reconcile? What if you are still in love with them? For the children's sake?

Thanks for your answers.

Okay. I love my training. Tonight, I went 2.5 hours. One hour kajukenbo. One and a half hours judo jiu-jitsu. Now I'm sore. In fact, my collar hurts but I can still move it. No more burning pain from earlier this evening. Here's my question: What do you people use to recover after a workout? I've already increased my chromium intake (chromium picolinate = 200 mcg; chromium chloride in a one-a-day vitamin = 120 mcg). I haven't increased potassium. I get 100 mg in a one-a-day vitamin. I think that's real low. Near the end of my sessions, my calves and sometimes my Serratus posterior inferior (my ribs) and the lumbar region cramp. I think that might be dehydration. I try to minimize my carb intake for health reasons and trying to drop a little more weight to get faster. Any tips, training ideas, suggestions?

Okay. I love my training. Tonight, I went 2.5 hours. One hour kajukenbo. One and a half hours judo jiu-jitsu. Now I'm sore. In fact, my collar hurts but I can still move it. No more burning pain from earlier this evening. Here's my question: What do you people use to recover after a workout? I've already increased my chromium intake (chromium picolinate = 200 mcg; chromium chloride in a one-a-day vitamin = 120 mcg). I haven't increased potassium. I get 100 mg in a one-a-day vitamin. I think that's real low. Near the end of my sessions, my calves and sometimes my Serratus posterior inferior (my ribs) and the lumbar region cramp. I think that might be dehydration. I try to minimize my carb intake for health reasons and trying to drop a little more weight to get faster. Any tips, training ideas, suggestions?

I'm looking to get people's opinions on using pro se in divorce proceedings in California, namely Alameda County. I have the basic gist of pro se but want to know of people's experiences. Is it worth it? I've been preped by a lawyer and have been assured that family law judges would favor my case due to the unique circumstances prevailing i.e. I've been the primary care taker of my two children for the last 6 years. But I don't know how the finances will pan out. We are trying to work out a settlement outside of court but keep getting into arguements. We want to use mediation. But would arbitration or pro se be better in lieu of our arguing? Any advice would help and serious ones at that, please.

I'm looking to get people's opinions on using pro se in divorce proceedings in California, namely Alameda County. I have the basic gist of pro se but want to know of people's experiences. Is it worth it? I've been preped by a lawyer and have been assured that family law judges would favor my case due to the unique circumstances prevailing i.e. I've been the primary care taker of my two children for the last 6 years. But I don't know how the finances will pan out. We are trying to work out a settlement outside of court but keep getting into arguements. We want to use mediation. But would arbitration or pro se be better in lieu of our arguing? Any advice would help and serious ones at that, please.