8th Aniv, Last time tucking S4 in bed and eviction tomorrow

[Texasdad2]

I just can't help reading the Tarrant County family law's proclamation on the importance to limit a divorce's impact on the children. Unfortunately, i dont see it as such. It's apparent that the concern is to get the case to mediation as soon as possible. I, too, like the idea of collaborative law and mediation. But, before making irrational and uninformed decisions to get it there; look at the COMPLETE picture first. Instead, I sit here at "our" home, tucking my kid into his bed for maybe the last time, waiting for the uncertainty tomorrow holds. I'm not going into the details of my situation again, been here for a while. There is certainly two sides to every story, but I wouldn't be wasting my time with further lawyers, guilt, conflict with stbx if I had any doubt with mine...

Our marriage ended due to a new Mr. Wonderful and over the past 7 month's i have been the primary(20 days per month) caregiver in a court defined 50/50 relationship. This includes a well documented journal of:

Each days activities
Sole involvement in holidays.....Halloween and Christmas
Membership in single parent groups for playdates
Enrollment/coaching sports.

After a 10 minute hearing(Non-DV or abuse) on Friday, he has missed 1 baseball game and 3 practices, while I face eviction and standard possession while working with new atty to vacate motion in the A.M... Let this be another lesson to take representation no matter your intentions.

Thanks for letting me vent and send a few up for me tonight.

[Txbizman]

Let us know how things go today. Wishing you the best

[KeepingMyKids]

Good luck and keep your chin up. For the kiddo.

[Here_We_Go]

wish you the best

[Fatheroffour]

It won't be the last time you tuck in kiddo.

Best of luck to you.

[Txbizman]

An update please?

[Texasdad2]

As of right now, I'm living in an extended stay hotel. She has begun to play games with the updated orders. So, I've filed a motion to clarify orders and will continue with the fight through mediation. As of right now, I'm very firm on my stance regarding my "wants", so it's likely this will go to trial.

Example of "games" she's playing.....

ROFR should have been in effect last weekend, when she was scheduled work. Her scheulde is set 3 months in advance and works 12 hour shifts. When I attempted to discuss plans to pick him up that morning, she balked saying that she did not know if she would actually work 6 hrs as assigned. (complete BS, as her hospital is short staffed with regard to nurses and I can't recall a day she has been cancelled in years). Nonetheless, while trying to do everything by the book, I provided her written notice of my intentions to apply the ROFR and provided the time I would pick him up. I showed up, but no one was home. She had contacted her sister to watch him while she worked. 8 hours later I finally reached her at work and asked where he was; she objected saying she had just gotten to work an hour prior..... Texas requires 3 documented occurrences of interference with custody before filing contempt.

2. My son is in daycare 30 miles from the marital residence. As currently structured both of us have equal say in these decisions and I was not consulted in this matter. Additionally, I contacted the school to get copies of enrollment forms and weekly progress report, but was denied The school advised that she had informed them I had no rights to the info.


She is simply trying to make this process difficult so that I settle.(that will never happen). She hired an atty recently and will no doubt go broke trying to fight. I on the other hand have retained counsel as well. My representation happens to be a long term college girlfriend, who went on to become a family atty. She is not charging me a dime other than court costs. (I may have to pay this off in another "manner" when all is said and done. Not only did she become an atty, but a "woman of size" as well. But, it's a sacrifice I'll make for my kiddo.)

[defaultuser]

Not only did she become an atty, but a "woman of size" as well. But, it's a sacrifice I'll make for my kiddo

If I had the opportunity I'd get on that horse and ride it for all it is worth.

Regarding the day care, I would play hardball with them. Have your attorney write them a threatening letter, and ask them to verify in writing that your X said you did not have a right to the papers.

[Chris A]

Not only did she become an atty, but a "woman of size" as well. But, it's a sacrifice I'll make for my kiddo

Sorry but that was so damn funny!!! I thought of the movie king pin.

[Txbizman]

Not only did she become an atty, but a "woman of size" as well. But, it's a sacrifice I'll make for my kiddo

A mans gotta do what a mans gotta do