I live in Gwinnett County - Georgia. The father and wife live in FL and we have joint custody, with me being the primary custodian - I want to revise the court order because I feel my son (who is 2) is in a hostile environment when he visits with his father (usually a week) - every time he goes over there, she always starts a problem with him being there.
2006-09-06 12:10:44 · 20 answers · asked by fed up single mom 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
yes you can
2006-09-06 12:12:46 · answer #1 · answered by qqqq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, you will have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a hostile environment truly exists. This means that the childs health is in immediate danger or physical harm is possible. You will need concrete evidence of such as police reports, emergency room or hospital/doctor reports, etc. As for the phone calls, contact the phone company or police and/or document every call and possibly you could get a restraining order for harassment but seriousily doubt it as you could change your phone number and the calls have to be threatening in nature and also involves 2 different states so nothing much could be done if she didnt obey it. Also since the phone calls are directed at you, these couldnt be used as evidence for child endangerment, From what Im reading you really dont have much of a case against her at all. Sorry, and good luck
2006-09-06 12:28:49 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have gone through this.
When you first start out.... there are some growing pains. I can only say that her feelings toward your son being there are related to her feelings of insecurity.
I would suggest that you give the relationships time to build between your son, his father, and the step-mother.
Your son is a little small to be traveling so far to see his dad alone. So there might be a way to help the situation if you all can either shorten the time that he spends or make sure he can only visit if you are nearby at a hotel or something.
As for the step-mother, your job is to make it clear that you will not put up with all the bickering and back-biting. Don't get into any discussions with her about your son. For now , it is best for your ex-husband to deal with you. It will help to keep the drama down.
Women can be so silly!
2006-09-06 12:17:21 · answer #3 · answered by goldenlifev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is calling and harassing you get it on your answering machine. Take the tape to the police and try for the restraining order. Be sure to document everything she says or does. If you have proof that the father's home is a bad environment take that to your attorney and let him get the custody order changed legally. You must be very careful about evidence and documentation and make sure you carefully follow your current court order. Come before the judge with clean hands and plenty of evidence and you will win the day.
2006-09-06 12:17:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is always a very sad and upsetting situation. Going back to court as well as intervention orders will only create more hostility. How about seeing a social worker first and try to work out a solution for all of you. This will ultimately benefit you son in the future. Good Luck. Tom Tom
2006-09-06 12:28:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This mom appears like a actual winner. A restraining order? Her daughter is the single sneaking out of the living house. She'd be better served to speculate in a sturdy lock and a few parenting training.
2016-10-14 09:47:37 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start recording her phone calls. You have to have proof when you go into court. The more recordings you have, the better. However, you may have to check GA's statutes on phone recordings. I know that after the whole Clinton thing, VA revised its statutes to say that recordings are allowed here now, so hopefully GA did the same.
I feel for ya. I hate meddling women who think that another woman's child is any of their business. GRR. Get her for the rest of us out there suffering!
GL!!!!
2006-09-06 12:15:00 · answer #7 · answered by Allie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is not a whole lot you can do to control the fathers life. He has the right to 1) choose who he wants to marry and 2) see his child.
Be the bigger person and avoid the conflict. Your son will appreciate your strength when he gets older.
2006-09-06 12:19:00 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to go through your lawyer and them tell the exact situation. Maybe your child's father will have to come and visit his child in your town instead of his. You should be able to go through the court system and resolve this matter.
2006-09-06 12:13:53 · answer #9 · answered by OohLaLa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your husband and see what the problem is.If your son is being mistreated then your ex husband should handle that.The new wife may be jealous if she don't have kids with your ex. She may feel when your son comes he gets all the attention.
2006-09-06 12:34:01 · answer #10 · answered by missmadhatter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your ex, he is the parent not her. If he can't be civil, then you need to contact a lawyer. I would also get caller ID, and if it is them don't answer it, if it is important they will call back or leave a message. Don't engage in their type of games.
2006-09-06 12:33:24 · answer #11 · answered by silver 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋