How do I remove family members from my Apple_ID without losing content?

I was told by the Apple Genius that my wife and son could use the same Apple_ID that I use.  This has created a lot of problems with duplicate contacts and also with sending and receiving messages.
Are all of 'our' contacts stored on the icloud?
Should I create new Apple _IDs for my wife and son?
Will they have to re-enter their contacts into there phones?
OR
Can I copy all of the contacts from my icloud to their accounts?

Hey Daytona1,
Thanks for the question. In regards to iMessage: You can remove your iOS device by following these steps:
iOS and OS X: Link your phone number and Apple ID for use with FaceTime and iMessage
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5538
How to unlink a phone number
To remove a phone number from an Apple ID, sign out of FaceTime and Messages on your iPhone. Sign out in the following locations:
- Settings > Messages > Send & Receive. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
- Settings > FaceTime. Tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.
This should remove your phone number from other devices using the same Apple ID with FaceTime and Messages.
If the phone number is still available on other devices after you sign out of FaceTime and iMessage on the iPhone, you may need to sign out of iMessage and FaceTime on all your devices, then sign in to FaceTime and Messages again on devices you want to use.
Note: If you no longer have access to the iPhone that is using the number you want to remove, reset your Apple ID password.
In regard to your iTunes Account/Apple ID: You can manage the devices that have been associated with your Apple ID (iTunes Account) from “View My Account”:
Removing an associated device or computer from an Apple ID
To remove a device or computer from your Apple ID:
1. Open iTunes.
2. Sign in to your Apple ID by choosing Store > Sign In from the iTunes menu.
3. Choose Store > View My Account from the iTunes menu.
4. From the Account Information screen, click Manage Devices.
5. Click the Remove button next to the device name you would like to unassociate.
Note: Removing a device from your Apple ID does not override the 90 day timer. The timer must complete 90 days from the day the device was associated before it can be associated to another Apple ID.
iTunes Store: Associating a device or computer to your Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4627
Thanks,
Matt M.

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