Hoping it doesnt get to that stage, we have a settlement conference coming up next week.
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not2cleverRed
Obvious Observer
It *will* come that if you and Mom can't come to an agreement on your own.
Do you see yourself changing your mind? Do you see her as contemplating budging even an inch? If the answer to EITHER or these questions is "No", then things will not be settled.
I will propose alternative parenting schedule to her, and if that doesnt even work for her, then a GAL will be involved, and she knows that.
I never mentioned mom wanted a GAL involment, I said my attorney suggested it and both of us (mom and me) are opposed to it.
stealth2
Under the Radar Member
Wrong, per your first post.
Ok, I meant to say, "My attorney" mentioned GAL in the very beginning, so apologies for being unclear.
Ohiogal
Queen Bee
How does:
equate with the above?
Makes you look like you are not credible. Your attorney recommended it but then said nope.
stealth2
Under the Radar Member
This is the problem we're trying to get you to consider - you must be clear. "Well, I *meant*..." isn't going to cut it in court. Like "I do all of the parenting while working FT from home." when, in reality, you have therapists there FT every day. I seriously doubt that they are interrupting you every few minutes for snack & potty breaks. You really need to be clear when you go to court - and that includes your journal...
Thats why we are having a settlement conference first, and if that doesn't work out, then a GAL will have to be involved.
We can try mediation before involving a GAL, but all depends on how the settlement conference goes.
Ohiogal
Queen Bee
That avoids the point actually. You are having a settlement conference because you appear not credible? If that is not the reason, then you need to really understand what has been said.
We have a settlement conference so we can hash out a parenting plan, without going to a trial/GAL, if we can.
Does it make my ex appear "not credible", if she also has said no to a GAL and yes to a settlement conference?
And yes, I am trying to understand what has been said and its been so helpful already.