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What is the name of your state? CA Is it true that the no child left behind act has a law that says that divorced parents must take children to sports events on the other parents time? My ex sent me an email with this in it; "Per the No Child left behid law you are obligated as a parent to let...

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? CA I am sending a certified letter to my ex for denying visitation. Is the format of this letter appropriate? Am I forgetting anything?!

What is the name of your state? CA I just wanted to say thank you to all of you with the great advice who helped me with the issues I posted. It is so wonderful to be given advice from people who have experience with family court as the process can be heart wrenchingly scary at times! I did...

What is the name of your state? CA I had my mediation court date in May. The mediator completely sided with me on all issues as my ex was mean and confrontational the entire time. She also caught herself in two lies. With the mediator basically telling her she should give me extra time, my...

Wow, making the CP responsible for the cost? I would pay money to have my ex take parenting classes!!! Currently I am the NCP. I can see the point about going in person. That is why I was wondering if anyone knew of ones that are offered online that are well regarded by the courts...

What is the name of your state? CA Maybe this isn't the correct place to ask this, however I truly respect most of your opinions and input and figured you all would know the answer :D Would any of you recommend a particular website for online parenting classes? I am enrolling out of my...

That's not really the point. There should be punishment for a mother poisoning her kids against their father. In this particular case through the OP's own admission, she has encouraged her children's dislike of their father. It is sad to say the least. Maybe your mother had a little more...

Lets all pray and hope he gets smart and files contempt through the courts. Then you'll be screwed. Child support can't do/say anything about visitation anyway..... duh. :rolleyes: You are a really sad person. I feel sorry for your children. It is pretty obvious you have alienated them...

Thank you for the advise, I want to say I appreciate very much all of your suggestions to everyone who replied. Casa, from reading your posts, it sounds like you have been there and then some. And you are in CA too so you are used the courts here as well. Your advise has been very helpful and...

I take them to the Dr., but not in regards to everything going on. I have an appointment for a psychologist this next week for them. I was advised not to call CPS because for the most part, her house is clean, it isn't like she is a drug addict so they said it would be futile.... I take it...

To CASA or anyone...... Hey there, I know you have experience w/ this so I am asking you. How much to GALs tend to cost? I (or rather my lawyer) filed a cs and custody modification, the process has started! I have counseling started for my children next week like you advised. Problem is...

Wow AND THEY WEREN'T NEARLY AS RUDE W/ YOU AS THEY CAN BE..... :p lol.... OK, you asked a very general question, got a very general answer, good grief!!!! If you ask me $2,000 is too much to pay, but ask my boss who makes millions and who pays about $20,000 a month??!!! Its all...

No, it isn't too much I paid $800 for one kid and now pay $2,300 + benefits for two. Oh, and getting married does not effect your husbands responsibility to support HIS child.

Oh and one more thing, something I had to work on..... LEARN THE LINGO WHEN IN MEDIATION.... Be positive, friendly, don't throw her accusations back at her. Say things like, "well there has been some hostility, but I am willing to do whatever it takes to be an active role in our child's life"...

Man, your story pains me, it sounds way too familiar..... :( GET A LAWYER!!! I did and it has helped tremendously. Document everything, make police reports and file contempt charges if you are denied visitation. I hate to say it, but my ex beet me to every single punch and I am just now...