Comments for Child Custody & Visitation Blog

Comment on Examples of Standard Custody and Visitation Schedules and the Time-Share Percentages — Part One by Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:31:06 +0000

Well said Le. Well said.

Comment on Right of First Refusal in Your Parenting Plan or Custody Agreement by andrea

andrea — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:55:38 +0000

What do you do when the other parent repeatedly violates the right of first refusal and leaves the kids with someone else without calling you first? Is there a complaint or petition you can file? What can I do?

Comment on Step Parenting and Child Custody by Patrick Skadowski

Patrick Skadowski — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:03:18 +0000

I am trying to obtain helpful information for my wife. We live in Texas. Her ex-husband has custody of her two youngest boys ages 12 and 15. My wife has visitation every two weeks. The problem is the boys step mother. She constantly trys to make trouble over the visitation. She tries her best to complicate and control my wifes right to visitation. She verbally attacks my wife in front of the children,with her present and I can only assume that she does the same when the boys are at home with her…the step-mother. She has been a constant source of turmoil, aggravation and emotional distress to my wife and the two boys. She is also given to manic blows. There are times she will call my wife and try to argue with her, tell her she’s a terrible mother etc., anything she can think of to cause hurt. She has, in the past, even denied my wife her scheduled visitation. This woman, the step-mother is out of control and a danger. My wife has been in contact with the state attorney generals office, Child Protective Services, Lone Star Legal Aid…any agency you could imagine to try to do something to make this step-mother back-off, shut her mouth and stop interfering with the agreement between my wife and her ex-husband. Is there anyone out there who CAN help? Is there anyone with any information? far, my wife has been told that she needs to get an attorney but we just don’t have the money. We hope something can be done to stop all this unjustifiable defamation, interferrance etc.

Comment on Example Shared Parenting Custody Schedules — 2/2/3 and Variations Alternating Weeks by Sandi Schwartz

Sandi Schwartz — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:33:53 +0000

Divorce is difficult for the parents and the children. These arrangement may work for the parents but they are TERRIBLE for the kids! Is anyone thinking about the children here? How would you like to shuffle back and forth between two houses on these schedules? Children need stability, consistency and predictability in the best of times. Divorce throws their lives into emotional turmoil and they need routine more than ever. The best arrangement for children is the following:
5 work day/school day week in one parent’s home with the other parent able to visit, take out for dinner, etc. and alternate weekends. (always making sure the children’s weekend activities are not interrupted; ex.- soccer, etc.) The most loving gift divorcing parents can give their children is to stop being ‘selfish’ about ‘equality’ and making arrangements based on what works best for their children! And-actually being there for the kids when you have them!

Comment on Child Custody Rules by kari

kari — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:44:02 +0000

Hi, I need help. I am a young mother of a beautiful baby girl that is almost 7 months. Her father and I are not married, we have been together for a little over 2 yrs and are currently living together but i am moving out this weekend. The house is in his name and he has and Insurance business out of the front part of it. I have to work full time 40hrs a week. Once a month i have what is called month end close so i work 44-45hr that ONE week. Since her father has a newly started insurance business out of the house, he is able to keep her during the week. His mother comes up 2 days a week for about 4 hours a day and his father comes up 1 day a week for about 6 hours the other 2 days he has her all day. I normally get off of work at 5pm or earlier. I need to know what i have to do to start the process of getting custody. He is a good dad i will give him that. But sneaky. I know that he has already tried to contact legal assistance today. So I have to get on the ball, Today! Please help me asap.

Comment on Oregon Child Custody by Kimberley

Kimberley — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:20:54 +0000

@bill A friend of mine is in the same exact spot and I have spent 24 hours a day, 3 day stretches at a time for months building a case. I have learned a lot. Do not do a thing until you "get it" or you will destroy many of your rights and you will never win. It is possible, but what it requires is beyond what more are capable of. IF you have any questions, let me know.

Comment on Nevada Child Custody by Chris Arthur

Chris Arthur — Thu, 27 May 2010 06:19:47 +0000

Is it at all legal to take her and not ever return. It has been 5 months and every month she claims to return and refuse

Comment on Nevada Child Custody by Chris Arthur

Chris Arthur — Thu, 27 May 2010 06:16:40 +0000

Can my wife go to PA to visit family with my daughter saying she will be back. Than refuse to later and get away with it. My daughter is in a very unsafe environment and I am extremely worried about her safety

Comment on Co-Parenting With Toddlers and Young Children by Need Helpt

Need Helpt — Wed, 12 May 2010 21:37:35 +0000

My 3 year olds father has him every other weekend and on Mon from 12:30 to 5pm and wed. 12:30 to 5pm every other week overnight. now he wants more time when he satrts school. please help me. I told him that this arrangment is good.

Comment on Oregon Child Custody by bill

bill — Thu, 06 May 2010 02:33:44 +0000

The custodial parent for my child is a terrible mother. I want custody with every inch of my soul, but because I’m male there’s no chance!
Even though the mother was evicted from her last trailor due to its filth. The man she has living with her for the past few years (few months ago married) was accused of child abuse in 2000.
Neither she nor the step-father (whom my daughter calls daddy) work, yet they own several tv., surround soud, cable, internet, 4x wheelers.
Worse, mt child’s mother doesn’t have my daughter attanding even %80 of school. I’m currently fighting just so a judge will demand my daughter be in school instead of excused on the whim of her friendless mother–I’m even bringing in my child’s doctor who will back the fact that there is no medical reason for my daughter to be out of school.
I WANT CUSTODY! I woun’t ask for child support! I just want my daughter! Right now she lives in a dirty trailor park. Her able-bodied non-working mother and stepfather will not drive her the 2 miles necessary so she can play at the school’s jungle gym–so she’s playing out on the major street!
My daughter’s only 7, but while being in this trailor park she was attacked, her half brother (whose 10) had his front tooth shot out of his face, and someone told my girl that black people killed Jesus!!!!!!
My ex cheated on me! I worked full time and she had affairs. When I found out I offered to become roommates and still work full time with her being able to stay home–just so I could see my daugther!!!!!
My daughter’s future is in danger! Her health is in danger! Her safety! Yet every lawyer I’ve been to says I don’t have a pray of getting custody because she’s 7 and with her mother!!!!
Please: if there is a lawyer out there who actually cares about a child’s life! I need a good, reliable lawyer. Please.