What is the name of your state? FL
The hearing was today regarding custody. The judge decided that since school ends next week, they will have more time with their Mother than they currently do. At the end of the summer, her schedule changes from the night shift to a more reasonable shift, allowing her to spend more time with the kids.
The ex remained unreasonable and uncooperative, as usual. At one point she blurted out unprompted that she wanted to know how much money I am bringing in now because she wants more child support. The judge denied her request for that and commended me on making regular child support payments.
When I requested first right of refusal, the judge seemed a bit shocked that I knew what that was, but looked to the ex for an answer.
The ex, of course, denied me the right to be the children's care giver while she works.
The motion for GAL was withdrawn due to the facts presented regarding the pending changes to my ex's work schedule. The issue of accommodations was addressed by the judge along with the abuse charge against the ex. Apparently when Child Protective Services came out to investigate the bruises, they discovered that the children were all sharing a bed and insisted that it be remedied.
The judge suggested mediation, but said that she could not order it without a motion; conversely, she does not offer mediation for injunction-bound cases. The ex repeatedly interjected at odd times with "I'm NOT giving up my injunction!" The judge had to remind her time and again that we were not here for that.
While I have to admit I am greatly disappointed, the fact of the matter is that the judge decided in the best interests of the children. The changes that needed to occur in their current household are in the works. It's not the answer I wanted, but it is what's best for them for right now.
Ohiogal, Shay & everyone else who helped: Thank you sincerely. You all helped me not to make a fool of myself in court today!
The hearing was today regarding custody. The judge decided that since school ends next week, they will have more time with their Mother than they currently do. At the end of the summer, her schedule changes from the night shift to a more reasonable shift, allowing her to spend more time with the kids.
The ex remained unreasonable and uncooperative, as usual. At one point she blurted out unprompted that she wanted to know how much money I am bringing in now because she wants more child support. The judge denied her request for that and commended me on making regular child support payments.
When I requested first right of refusal, the judge seemed a bit shocked that I knew what that was, but looked to the ex for an answer.
The ex, of course, denied me the right to be the children's care giver while she works.The motion for GAL was withdrawn due to the facts presented regarding the pending changes to my ex's work schedule. The issue of accommodations was addressed by the judge along with the abuse charge against the ex. Apparently when Child Protective Services came out to investigate the bruises, they discovered that the children were all sharing a bed and insisted that it be remedied.
The judge suggested mediation, but said that she could not order it without a motion; conversely, she does not offer mediation for injunction-bound cases. The ex repeatedly interjected at odd times with "I'm NOT giving up my injunction!" The judge had to remind her time and again that we were not here for that.
While I have to admit I am greatly disappointed, the fact of the matter is that the judge decided in the best interests of the children. The changes that needed to occur in their current household are in the works. It's not the answer I wanted, but it is what's best for them for right now.
Ohiogal, Shay & everyone else who helped: Thank you sincerely. You all helped me not to make a fool of myself in court today!
