Abbreviations

[cerberus75]

Sorry for this thread if it's not appropriate in this forum... I am curious as to whether or not all the abbreviations being used in this forum are posted somewhere. If not, can we post a sticky outlining all of the abbreviations?

 

[CJane]

Sorry for this thread if it's not appropriate in this forum... I am curious as to whether or not all the abbreviations being used in this forum are posted somewhere. If not, can we post a sticky outlining all of the abbreviations?

For example?

 

[cerberus75]

For example, OP, CO, STBX, etc. just to name a few. There are quite a few in the threads and I am always scratching my head when I come across one I don't know...

 

[CJane]

For example, OP, CO, STBX, etc. just to name a few. There are quite a few in the threads and I am always scratching my head when I come across one I don't know...

Well, feel free to ask in that thread.

But...

OP = Original Poster
CO = Court Order
STBX = Soon To Be Ex

Some that you'll see that aren't used much by the regulars are:

DD = Dear Daughter
SS = Step Son
SD = Step Daughter
DS = Dear Son

Personally, I think they're goofy and prefer to make up names (My kids are Wild, Unruly and Twain) but then, I like to make up names for everyone rather than using generic initials.

 

[Happy Trails]

OP = Original Poster
CO = Court Order
STBX = Soon To Be Ex

I remember a few years ago I had to ask Stealth what a "BM" was. It turns out it has a different meaning under family law then what I was thinking.

 

[Happy Trails]

You can go here to find a lot of them

http://www.custodyreform.com/reform-files/reform-abbreviations.html

 

[cerberus75]

I remember a few years ago I had to ask Stealth what a "BM" was. It turns out it has a different meaning under family law then what I was thinking.

Bowel Movement?

 

[casa]

http://www.custodyreform.com/reform-files/reform-abbreviations.html

That would be a good sticky Happy Trails.

 

[Zigner]

I remember a few years ago I had to ask Stealth what a "BM" was. It turns out it has a different meaning under family law then what I was thinking.

In my case, I tend to think they're interchangeable

 

[cerberus75]

Thanks! All of you people are so nice to volunteer so much advice. I'm really glad I found this resource. I wasted a lot of time doing research on so-called 'Father's Rights' forums, and apart from the fact that the Father's Rights movement is so completely disorganized, I got tired of dads bitching about their situations rather than learning how to make the system work for them (and working amicably with the X).

 

[casa]

Thanks! All of you people are so nice to volunteer so much advice. I'm really glad I found this resource. I wasted a lot of time doing research on so-called 'Father's Rights' forums, and apart from the fact that the Father's Rights movement is so completely disorganized, I got tired of dads bitching about their situations rather than learning how to make the system work for them (and working amicably with the X).

Have you also tried deltabravo.net? Much is focused on NCPs & Father's Rights...but there truly is a Wealth of other information on there.

 

[casa]

In my case, I tend to think they're interchangeable

Zigner, darn it! Are you close enough to CA to come clean the coffee off my monitor?

 

[Ohiogal]

Thanks! All of you people are so nice to volunteer so much advice. I'm really glad I found this resource. I wasted a lot of time doing research on so-called 'Father's Rights' forums, and apart from the fact that the Father's Rights movement is so completely disorganized, I got tired of dads bitching about their situations rather than learning how to make the system work for them (and working amicably with the X).

The problem with many "father's rights" forums is they miss the point. It is NOT about the parents but about the children. And parents are equal and on equal footing once they get to court. But you need to understand what it is the courts look at -- and that is the BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD. Family court has become very child-centered.

 

[casa]

The problem with many "father's rights" forums is they miss the point. It is NOT about the parents but about the children. And parents are equal and on equal footing once they get to court. But you need to understand what it is the courts look at -- and that is the BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD. Family court has become very child-centered.

OK, I admit it...I'm officially in Hero-Worship with OG

 

[ProSeDadinMD]

Thanks! All of you people are so nice to volunteer so much advice. I'm really glad I found this resource. I wasted a lot of time doing research on so-called 'Father's Rights' forums, and apart from the fact that the Father's Rights movement is so completely disorganized, I got tired of dads bitching about their situations rather than learning how to make the system work for them (and working amicably with the X).

Sadly, some fathers rights groups seem to be as imbalanced as some of the pro-mom groups. Not to mention the literature.

Ohiogal is correct about one thing. It's all about the kids. Sometimes BOTH people need to suck it up and do what they have to do for that reason alone. Sometimes you have to go the extra mile, whether you are the CP or the NCP, to make sure that the kids get what they need. I absolutely HATE my Wednesday eve/Thursday morning commutes, not to mention the EOW Fri/Mon commutes, but you know what? If I did it any other way, I'd be missing out on precious time with Little Miss Pro Se, because The Ex surely wouldn't be as timely.

It is what it is.