Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
We would especially like to thank Aniki for volunteering to be a moderator and for caring so much.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dawn and The StepTalk Team
Comments
To quote Nancy Reagan - JUST
To quote Nancy Reagan - JUST SAY NO. No arguments, no discussion, no conversations. Just - NO. It doesn't rate more than a one word answer.
Your H should simply tell her
Your H should simply tell her pound sand. No explanation needed. If she threatens court, laugh in her face.
As long as he's paying CS, sees him regularly and they have a solid relationship,(than outside of her being a bitch) there is absolutely no reason for her request.
She will have to file in
She will have to file in court to have it changes. When that happens your DH needs to respond objecting to it and clearly state his reasons. This is all but a clear cut loss for her. DH just has to make sure he responds back. If she tries to go behind his back it will not end well for her.
Yep that usually changes
Yep that usually changes their mind. " you do realize that if you change my son's last name you will not be receiving any child support for me anymore don't you?"
BOOM!
That's not true. The bio dad
That's not true. The bio dad would have to give up custody and step dad adopt for cs to stop.
That's not true. The bio dad
That's not true. The bio dad would have to give up custody and step dad adopt for cs to stop.