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To my knowledge the woman was the non custodial parent of the other girl with limited (but scheduled, oddly enough, for that day) visitation. I have spoken with this woman, who in her own words " isn't avery good adult herself and that is why she doesn't have her daughter with her". She...

I am absolutely coming down hard on my daughter -- she will not have any privledges for a long, long time. I take this situation extremely seriously, and I believe that my daughter is 100% responsible for her own actions and I hold her accountable. HOWEVER, [U][I]I would never pick up any child...

Phone was new (Xmas gift) - she knew she was out of line and accepted her punishment ( no phone, tv, computer, activities, etc.). Is the parent who picked the girls up responsible for her actions?

What is the name of your state? N. California My twelve year old daughter cut school last week with another girl. While being deliquent from school and "hiding out" in the park adjacent to the school, the girls used my daughter's cell phone to contact the non-custodial parent of the other child...

Thanks so much to all of you for your advice and suggestions. It is truly appreciated. I will be back when I have further questions.

Grandparents' rights in Ca That is absolutely the case here. Is this something (grandparents trying to exert control) that is frequently seen and/or recognized in courts these days? Either way I want to maintain and protect whatever inherent rights I have, without appearing vindictive or...

Grandparents' rights in Ca Relevant or not, I don't want it to appear as if I am not divulging any info that might be pertinent. There is no measure by which I could be considered a poor or neglectful parent; I am completely responsible, have no issues of any kind (nor do my kids), am...

Grandparents' rights in Ca I have no problem addressing that -- my mother was extremely controlling. At 16 I was on Independant Study (I was ahead of my class) and I worked full time (was fully self- supporting) and independant. My mother had allowed my boyfriend at the time (my future ex and...

Grabdparents' rights in CA Thanks LDiJ. To answer your question, my ex would prefer not to be involved to any degree- his general path in life is one of "inaction"; however he was around when I filed for emancipation as a teenager and remembers the issues and drama surrounding it. He has stated...

Cosidering the aforementioned circumstances, would it be wise to try to obtain a TRO as a preemptive measure? My mother is driving by my home, leaving (non-abusive) phone messages, and mailing "phone cards" to their father's home (encouraging my children to contact her without my knowledge)...

What is the name of your state?Ca (Northern) My mother, with whom I have sporadic contact with, is threatening to sue for visitation rights, as we are not on speaking terms and she is repeatedly putting my two teenage kids in the middle of our disagreement. She has had on and off access to them...