how to deal a very bitter and vendictive ex. the children are not happy their by thier admition. it seems that they are in the ex's way. however that party will never give them up as long as they can make life harder mentally and financialy for me. regardless of the feelings of the children. my oldest son will be 10 years old november 17, he wishes to live with me and gives my ex as hard time as he can give becouse of it. I tell him to obey and not to back talk just give me time and iI will try to get him out of there. Am I wrong in telling him that. Please i am desperate for answers. there so many issues at hand I really don't know where to start.