Messages

Well she was pretty pissed about the outcome. But when you bring the boyfriend of 3 months to a mediation hearing it doesn't look so good. Because really he has no say so in what goes on. But that's her own stupidity. The good thing is they didn't want to change the routine that my neice had grown accustomed to which was her dad taking her to school and picking her up was kept in the agreement. In addition the child appointed guardian is a great idea. They really do want to do what is best for the child, and I know 4 may be young but she makes it very clear that she loves her daddy and her grandparents and want to see them. I just hope it stays amicable you never know and man as a woman it is sad to see that the system really doesn't support fathers. Something has to be done. And my advice to other women is if the Dad is there and is supportive let them be a Dad stop making it so hard for them. This has opened my eyes as well.

Well, they went to the mediator and they are having joint custody so she will be with him 2 days a week, and on weekends. and they will alternate holidays. He also drives her to school and picks her up everyday. Also, now there is a appointed guardian ad litem for my neice. The good thing is my neice is very vocal that she wants to see her daddy and is not very fond of the boyfriend. In addition to our surprise her (the mother) siblings have all spoken on my brother's behalf which is great. So we will continue to pray that this stays amicable and continue to document everything because it seems to always be changing.

Thanks and I will keep you posted.

My brother dated a girl and lived together for about 2 yrs. They are no longer together but they have a four year old daughter. Recently she met a new man and after dating for one month moved him in her home. There were no problems until she started dating this man. Now she won't let my family see her (before she came over almost everyother weekend), and gives my brother a hard time, and is even telling my neice lies about my family and now says because of us she needs therapy. She wants her to call the new boyfriend DAD and my neice refuses. He pays support and helps with everything even her other children which are not his. They are now going through a custody hearing with a mediator and now I am afraid the close relationship he has with her and my family has with her will be afftected. She does not want my brother involved at all, all of a sudden. He has been there since the day she has been born. They have a wonderful relationship and he is a great dad. What can I do if anything?