Having reservations ... i think ...

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Registered: 03-15-2004
Having reservations ... i think ...
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Sun, 04-17-2005 - 2:27pm

Most of you know my situation w/ my STBX & the fact that at thsi point i have "temporary sole custoday" & STBX has supervised visitation. At this point, in order for my dd to see him at all, i have been just meeting him at the park w/ dd, while i stay on the outskirts while they play, b/c he refuses to do supervised visitation.

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Registered: 06-26-2004
Sun, 04-17-2005 - 3:01pm

There are some things the GAL will consider. He was the primary caregiver. You say he was good to her while he watched her. M will go in there all charming and make a good impression.

On the other hand, he is an alcoholic, and he has a mental health history. Did I remember you saying he was diagnosed as bipolar and was on meds? Get all you can to back this up. The proof will sink him.

My GAL charged $150 an hour, and ex had to pay half. He saw her once and I saw her twice. The bill was around $1200, if that helps any.

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Registered: 03-15-2004
Sun, 04-17-2005 - 6:31pm

That's my point, but he wasnt the "primary caretaker". I work 28 hours a week. 3p-11p.

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 04-18-2005 - 12:05pm

I think that you've got to keep your heels dug in on this one.... 36 jobs in 5 years?..... and Lithium (I've heard that stuff is baddd... although helpful).


Also... he should be ordered to pay half of the GAL fees.


Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~