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It helps to have these ideas in print. I understand that my opinion and the law are not always congruent. I am taking my time with this for that reason.
I think I am obviously the better parent. The issues I address in these posts are some of the reasons. It is not just that SHE isn't as good. Its just that I am confident in MY parenting abilities and have no qestions regarding them, legal or otherwise. I go out of my way to shield the kids from harm of any sort whenever I have the opportunity. I provide good food, clean comfortable shelter, and I encourage them and teach them. I also try to demonstrate to them the difference between right and wrong and what is effective and what is not.
I have never been in a situation like this before and do not know how to manage this. I am glad I have access to this forum to help prevent some of the worse mistakes I could make. There is a learning curve. I've never had to share anything so important as my children. Given the oportunity I'm sure that I'm not the only one who would stand over my kids shoulders all the time. That is just not possible.
So must content myself with trying to educate myself to make informed decisions in their best interests. I think that although rarely legal in nature the advice found on this forum is usually sound on some level. and worth consideration. Luckily the unsound advice apears pretty obvious, as do the misdirected comments. sometimes you can even get nudged into a better viewpoint, something that is hard to maintain during the stress and drama associated with this type of legal proceeding.
thanks everyone for the free advice, and opinions. I think we are all on the forums because we need to balance our views or settle our minds. and it is very helpful to have info from people who have really already been there.
lquid