I've prepared a Counter Motion but I would appreciate some advice, since I am unable to enlist the help of a lawyer at this time.
Should the Counter Motion only address the issues raised in the Motion the BM has filed? She has asked for the reverse of what is in the current agreed order on several points.
I've got it ready to file, but I added a few extra points, such as it being ordered that neither party can record phone conversations between the child and the other parent, and that upon the death of one parent, custody is automatically awarded to the surviving parent. My logic behind adding a few other points, is that I want them to be "throways". I HAVE to win on all the points the BM has raised because she is trying to reverse what is in the current order and the current order was created in the best interests of the child. But no one gets to win on every point, so I thought I could agree to withdraw some of the other points raised. But what I need to know is, is it legally acceptable for me to add a few extra points of my own, asking the court to order a few extra things?
I have also prepared a Motion for Contempt, in which I am raising all the issues the BM has been guilty of disregarding. Many of these are issues which she is trying to reverse. So in fact she disregarded the current order and just wants the court to sanction her misbehavior by ordering things are done her way. I have to show this in the best way possible.
I need to file both motions today if possible and if not, tomorrow. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Heston
Should the Counter Motion only address the issues raised in the Motion the BM has filed? She has asked for the reverse of what is in the current agreed order on several points.
I've got it ready to file, but I added a few extra points, such as it being ordered that neither party can record phone conversations between the child and the other parent, and that upon the death of one parent, custody is automatically awarded to the surviving parent. My logic behind adding a few other points, is that I want them to be "throways". I HAVE to win on all the points the BM has raised because she is trying to reverse what is in the current order and the current order was created in the best interests of the child. But no one gets to win on every point, so I thought I could agree to withdraw some of the other points raised. But what I need to know is, is it legally acceptable for me to add a few extra points of my own, asking the court to order a few extra things?
I have also prepared a Motion for Contempt, in which I am raising all the issues the BM has been guilty of disregarding. Many of these are issues which she is trying to reverse. So in fact she disregarded the current order and just wants the court to sanction her misbehavior by ordering things are done her way. I have to show this in the best way possible.
I need to file both motions today if possible and if not, tomorrow. Any help or suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Heston