I'm back from court, and it wasn't how I wanted it to go...(minor update)

[KIRSTIN'S MOMMY]

I'm so sorry Steph! Keep you chin up though, things always get better eventually! Maddy is so very lucky to have you for a Mom. Keep fighting!

 

[Pooh93]

 

[Kteacher]

I am sorry

 

[4greatboys]

My cousin, also going through nasty custody battle, also has alternate weeks with her x-boyfriend and the judge ordered that the girls stay in the same school they were in. If you judge didnt put that in the order then your atty needs to see that its done. There is no way they can expect a child to alternate weeks at schools.
Im sorry it didnt turn out the way you wanted but atleast they didnt send her back to him. Im still praying for you guys and that in the end the judge does the right thing.

 

[MouseClubMom]

HUGS, Steph. My friend had similar problems with her divorce and custody hearing. Things settled down a bit when the little girl got into elementary school. The Judge ruled that she had to attend the same school all year so the father had to transport her to that school during his time with her.

 

[mudnuri]

I didnt read the whole thing- so let me ask you this.

WHO has physical custody? Someone's got to have the final say in this childs life....there's joint custoday/shared custody etc.. but someone has to have the say for this child's day to day doings...


My parents had joint custody- but my mother was my physical guardian.....

Did your lawyer say anything about this ?

Brandy

ps= I think what your going through sucks, and I hope it all comes around for you

 

[Alice28]

I'm so sorry Steph; we were all praying it would go better for you, but maybe it still will. What did your lawyer say? And I think a lower paying job with all those bennies outweighs a couple bucks more! Hang in there~

 

[Feralpeg]

Sorry, Steph!

 

[pw2pp]

I am so sorry.
I just hope that when it's all said and done, that whatever is best for Maddy works out.

 

[hentob]

I have been thinking of you. This has me very sad I will continue to send positive thoughts. In the meantime--KEEP DOCUMENTING!

 

[Stepharoonie!]

Neither one of us has physical custody of her. That's what today was about...temporary custody until the actual divorce trial. Because she's not in pre-k or school (just "daycare" in their eyes), the judge said it was fine to keep alternating weeks with her.

It's so disruptive for her though...even her teachers today said that after I told them what happened. It sucks. It burns me up.

When I told Maddy she had to go back to her father in a couple of days, she started to cry and said she didn't want to. I don't mean a few tears, I mean she cried like she was physically hurt for some reason. She cried like this on and off for about an hour.

I'm sick and tired of seeing this wonderful child have to go through this, and now a court order says that she has to continue it for now.

 

[Jeanny]

sorry Steph!
can you get something from her teachers? If the Judge has a "professional" opinion from her teachers, maybe that will help with the next step??? just a thought.

 

[Pop Daddy]

I hate him

 

[Minniespal]

So sorry Steph that the news wasn't better for you.

 

[Big V]

I wish you would have had some better news for us Steph. But at least you still have joint custody. Hopefully things will go better the next time.

 

[my3kids]

 

[Ibelieveinfairies]

I can only imagine how frustrated and upset you must be feeling. I am hoping that this morning things look a little brighter and that everything works out the way it is meant to be. As a mother, to feel in your heart what is best for your child and to be denied the opportunity to give it to her has to be one of the ultimate worst feelings in the world.

Hang in there and soak up the love you have coming to you from these boards!

Amy

 

[jimmytammy]

Steph, we are so sorry to hear this for you and Miss Maddy. Keep thinking positive.....I know its hard too. Lawyers are good at making you feel really bad, thats part of their job, although I dont agree that its right. Its supposed to be about truth but its not always that way.

You keep hanging in there for Miss Maddy. My BIL is going through similar thing now. He is a good guy, loves his kids and wants whats best for them. Time has changed things for the better. It will for you and Miss Maddy also. Prayers coming your way.

 

[NHAnn]

Add me to the list of those who were hoping things would go in your DD's best interests....

So sad for her, and for you

will keep sending positive thoughts for a better outcome, and hugs in the meantime!

 

[Serena]

I'm so sorry Steph. I'm hoping it does work out for Maddy soon.

Hang in there and be as positive around her as you can be.