How to Prep for Court?

[huntingguy]

I see a few possible situations here. When there was talk of swapping days so kiddo could go on the trip, were these the days you offered? Mom could have rethought her position and is doing nothing more than yanking your chain. You'll find out on Sunday. If she still refuses to allow him to go on the trip, you could file against her for contempt. I'd likely just document to present to the court when you go for permanent orders.

It also seems that kiddo will be missing school if he goes on that trip. I may or may not be cool with that (were he my child), depending on his overall attendance, grades, etc. That's really something that you should have discussed with Mom, order or not (and I speak as a divorced parent who did pull my kids from school on occasion...), before planning the trip.

The days offered were Friday and Saturday this coming weekend. She flat out said no though and I then agreed and said ok he will be ready then for you Sunday. I won't file for contempt, just document like you said.

Yes he will be missing school but he does have a 3.4 gpa right now and he only misses school for either our yearly trip (which we didn't do this past year) or hunting, which we try to make very minimal. The mom had no issue with it before we went to court, just after she didn't get what she want in court. Either way I should've brought it up in court so this wouldn't be an issue.

Apparently now she is saying he can go to the Dells via text but who knows how she will feel tomorrow or the next day. This is a normal thing with her. Should I confirm via email or text that he yes he indeed can go to the Dells and cover my butt or just use her text if needed?

Sorry for all this crap. I need to make sure I remember everything when going to court and know for the future now, no plans on her time.

 

[stealth2]

If it were me? I'd reply that I was glad we could sort it out for our son's sake, confirm departure & return, contact info. Friendly, low-key, etc.

 

[huntingguy]

thanks for everyone's help.