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he got his attorney
| Thu, 07-07-2005 - 12:36am |
Okay,
The fight's begun!! He got his attorney today....it's also our anniversary (14 yrs). I think he really thinks he can get 50/50 placement of these dear children that I've been caring for primarily forever. (remember, he's an alcoholic, verbally and emotionally abusive). He won't move out until the temporary hearing. What exactly will happen in the hearing. Will he really have a chance to get 50% placement? I don't mind visitation, but 50%? He's done NOTHING with these kids, now he thinks on top of his therapy, alcohol cessation program, and other issues he can take care of these kids like the 'good ol dad.' It all came about when he realized he would have to fork over 1,100 dollars a month in child support! What do judges usually do? I work part-time so I can stay home and take care of my kids now....have for the past 9 years. I don't want to keep them from him, but the man can't even make his own dental appointments!! He forgot our son's 3rd birthday this year (he was also drunk on that day). I have a journal (very objective) of the verbal/emotional abuse he put me through, does this have any bearing on anything (other than to remind me why I'm going through with this). I'm pretty scared right now, but I can't let him see this. My attorney will call me in the morning, but if anyone is up at this time, please respond. Thanks to all for your support.
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The fight's begun!! He got his attorney today....it's also our anniversary (14 yrs). I think he really thinks he can get 50/50 placement of these dear children that I've been caring for primarily forever. (remember, he's an alcoholic, verbally and emotionally abusive). He won't move out until the temporary hearing. What exactly will happen in the hearing. Will he really have a chance to get 50% placement? I don't mind visitation, but 50%? He's done NOTHING with these kids, now he thinks on top of his therapy, alcohol cessation program, and other issues he can take care of these kids like the 'good ol dad.' It all came about when he realized he would have to fork over 1,100 dollars a month in child support! What do judges usually do? I work part-time so I can stay home and take care of my kids now....have for the past 9 years. I don't want to keep them from him, but the man can't even make his own dental appointments!! He forgot our son's 3rd birthday this year (he was also drunk on that day). I have a journal (very objective) of the verbal/emotional abuse he put me through, does this have any bearing on anything (other than to remind me why I'm going through with this). I'm pretty scared right now, but I can't let him see this. My attorney will call me in the morning, but if anyone is up at this time, please respond. Thanks to all for your support.
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I had an all out custody battle here in Fl, and I can tell you what happened.
A
More often than not, the custodial parent gets the residence, meaning he's most likely going to get the boot.
CL-Blueliner4
I wouldnt worry. But make sure you keep documentation of EVREY SINGLE INCIDENT you can think of. I handed my atty, then the GAL, a 7 page typed dated document of every major issue, abusive moment or drunken dangerous episode that there had been.