lgstraight
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Washington State
My ex-wife and I have joint custody of our 2 kids. They spend 1 week at my home and 1 week at her house.
Our Parenting Plan indicates that the step-parent is not allowed to strike our children. My wife's husband used a belt on my 12 year old son a couple of days ago. I went to the police and they said that what he did was a civil matter and not a criminal matter because it was within the legal limits. I am very concerned about my children's safety as this man has a very bad temper - to the extent he was arrested several years ago for hitting my ex-wife.
Other than hiring an attorney and entering into a very costly custody battle, which I cannot afford, what can I do to keep my children away from this man? I am extremely concerned for their safety - specifically my 12 year old son. Please help.
My ex-wife and I have joint custody of our 2 kids. They spend 1 week at my home and 1 week at her house.
Our Parenting Plan indicates that the step-parent is not allowed to strike our children. My wife's husband used a belt on my 12 year old son a couple of days ago. I went to the police and they said that what he did was a civil matter and not a criminal matter because it was within the legal limits. I am very concerned about my children's safety as this man has a very bad temper - to the extent he was arrested several years ago for hitting my ex-wife.
Other than hiring an attorney and entering into a very costly custody battle, which I cannot afford, what can I do to keep my children away from this man? I am extremely concerned for their safety - specifically my 12 year old son. Please help.