Father's Rights - Unborn Child

[UnbornChild]

>>No the court is not going to consider the father's drive home, the judge will expect dad to make a proposal that he can manage. I suggest 1 or 2 pm essentially so as to avoid mom's objections because the earlier exchange time will interfere with church and further add fuel to the religious issues.<<

So what? He is visiting the baby 10 hours every two weeks and has to drive 20 hours in order to do that. She can attend church on Wednesdays like he plans to do.

Will the court consider that father is missing church on Sunday as well but is interested more in nuturing a relationship with his daughter?

 

[LdiJ]

>When I made the suggestion that a GAL in Montana could be beneficial...it was because I got the impression that mom's family was less than mainstream....and perhaps negatively so. So I thought that there was a chance that could give dad some advantage. However, if my impression was wrong...then I am more neutral on the subject.<

Interesting. Your impression is correct.

How big is the community? Are they likely to be generally known as less than mainstream? Could it be a situation where a GAL could perhaps already be somewhat negatively familiar with the family? Or a community where the judge might be somewhat negatively familiar with the family? Do you see where I am going with this?

If its a small community....you might want to get a consult with a local attorney....just to get a feel for things. Knowledge is power...

 

[rmet4nzkx]

<<Also since he is a plummer he should be sure to have vaccinations for Hepatitis, and be sure to be well groomed at exchanges or they will make an issue of it.>>

He is typically well groomed, and his plumbing has not created his hands to get dirty YET. (He currently drives a truck of suppplies for a little moe money than I can believe, but good for him) Anyway, great point on the grooming, especially of hands. The mother, when he visited the bay asked right away if he washed his hands, so you are right, they will be watching. And they should.

What's with the Hepatitis issue for plumbers? My husband is also a plumber so I am even more interested at this point.

Hep-A is spread by exposure to human waste products, plummers work around that sometimes. You are right, eventually their hands will be difficult to keep clean. I ahve seen plummers working on a sewer line and touch the pipes, pull stuff from the pipes and proceed to touch doorknobs, handles,

You don't want to spread anything or give anyone an excuse.

As to the GAL, while WA has jurisdiction, then a request to appoint a GAL in WA is appropriate, if an or when Jurisdiction goes to MT, then and only then ask for GAL in MT, to do so before essentially ceeds jurisdiction. Also it is possible since the case already is filed jurisdiction wouldn't change until after a GAL was appointed, the judge may even appoint one..

Your son can do as he pleases re the time on Sundays, he can also attend church with the child if he choses I am only trying to suggest things to optimize his time and reduce stress.

 

[UnbornChild]

How big is the community? Are they likely to be generally known as less than mainstream? Could it be a situation where a GAL could perhaps already be somewhat negatively familiar with the family? Or a community where the judge might be somewhat negatively familiar with the family? Do you see where I am going with this?

If its a small community....you might want to get a consult with a local attorney....just to get a feel for things. Knowledge is power...

Funny you should ask.....

I called the court yeaterday to see what had been filed for change of venue. The court clerk said she knew the family and was not one bit surprised. The mother is known (according to this lady) to have been quite domineering in terms of parenting and toward her ex-husband.

More on that later. I have to run to work!!

 

[UnbornChild]

<<Your son can do as he pleases re the time on Sundays, he can also attend church with the child if he choses I am only trying to suggest things to optimize his time and reduce stress.>>

I know you are and I appreciate that. I just can't help but think this is really going to get dirty unless one of them gives in. To be honest, if we knew what it was that she wanted (besides him just disappearing permenantly!) we would probably go with it. Let's say that my son would go with it. He doesn't usually argue and will go with what the other person wants. Honestly, he waited until he HAD to get an attorney because he felt it could all be worked out even if he had to do it HER way.