So my child is 11, going in to her first year of middle school. Her father and I have never been on great terms. Lots of drama in the past, but in recent years it's been very minimal close to zero communication between him and I. When my child was 3 was when we both agreed to 50/50 because I worked 2 jobs and really did need the help with her. Besides the fact that I've never understood why some ppl sever relationships between other parents and their children based on their personal issues.
Anyways, for the past 2 my child has over 30+ absences and tardies (each school year). As a result her grades were affected, she has multiple consequences by the school. (No field trips or school activities). I had confronted her father multiple times, my husband and I offered to switch schedules. Even offering him EVERY weekend just so we could make sure she has a stable school week. I am a SAHM, my husband and I are very involved in the school. We volunteer all the time. The teachers have gone above and beyond to provide all of her work for the week to me early so that I can make sure it gets done. So this past school year I was contacted by a social worker about her attendance. I kindly cooperated and showed all my "proof" that they were his days and asked for advice with my situation. They opened a case on him, but told me I needed to do my part as well.
I went to a consultation with an attorney and she steered me away and told me I was asking the impossible. She said it's almost "impossible" to have 50/50 custody change.
does anyone have any advice as to what I should do? Has anyone been in this type of situation?
Anyways, for the past 2 my child has over 30+ absences and tardies (each school year). As a result her grades were affected, she has multiple consequences by the school. (No field trips or school activities). I had confronted her father multiple times, my husband and I offered to switch schedules. Even offering him EVERY weekend just so we could make sure she has a stable school week. I am a SAHM, my husband and I are very involved in the school. We volunteer all the time. The teachers have gone above and beyond to provide all of her work for the week to me early so that I can make sure it gets done. So this past school year I was contacted by a social worker about her attendance. I kindly cooperated and showed all my "proof" that they were his days and asked for advice with my situation. They opened a case on him, but told me I needed to do my part as well.
I went to a consultation with an attorney and she steered me away and told me I was asking the impossible. She said it's almost "impossible" to have 50/50 custody change.
does anyone have any advice as to what I should do? Has anyone been in this type of situation?