Quote from: skoppernick on Jul 02, 2009, 09:54:06 AM
Someone please correct me if I am wrong, but the way I understand it is that the process does take a long time. This is the crucial time that the other parent is establishing a standard environment over time, for the child. This is what she can use in court to support the request for full (sole) physical custody, and the restraining order is going to help her exponentially.
Your job is to document EVERYTHING! Make sure that you submit your documentation and evidence to your case file at the court to go on the record. You need to show proof that the "current established environment" is not in the child's best interests. You should base your petition on these submissions.
You mentioned that the other parent has a history of emotional instability and under the DCF's watchful eye... Support your position with these facts, but support your arguments with proofs so that your statements become truths.
Hope that helps!
Thank you for your info.
I have been keeping every conversation and interaction documented including time date and what was said,happend,etc. I have pictures of the condition of the house while she was living in it with both children at times when i didnt have them. It is Disgusting. I have text messages sent by her that i kept and wrote down of her denying to see or take her son and daughter due to work with proof that she was not at work. And my boss said he would testify to the fact that she would come to my work unanounced to drop the kids off at 10 am on some days and i would have to leave work to care for my son and her daughter from a previous marraige. i will let the judge know that i am willing to work with her and always have been to ensure the safety and well-being of My son. but i canot let this go on with the on-again off-again stuff. we need to have a set schedule and plan and she needs to make some changes in her lifestyle to make sure he is safe, fed, and healthy. she hasnt even got him his three or six month checkup. something ive been working on but cant get any of his info because she has been witholding every bit of paperwork. from his ssn down to his insurance, and doctor info.
I just hope i have a chance in court to get this out i dont know what the process is yet but im going to see if i can sit in on some similar cases with the judge handiling mine to see.
This forum and its users has been very informative. Thanks to all.