UnbornChild
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What is the name of your state? WA
I had a nice chat with the attorney and he seems to be back on board. I will definitely watch him closer this time. Father now has a new hearing on 9/30 to request temp visitation and a GAL be appointed.
He is only asking for temporary visitation until a WA GAL can put something together. The temporary plan only goes through 7 months. Is this enough time for a GAL to finish up and the courts to make their decision? Of course, I know anything is possible but, in theory, should this be enough time? I'll have to watch it closely to be sure we don't run out of time, I guess? The attorney said just what you (rmet) said: "To request a GAL in MT would imply ceding jurisdiction." So we're requesting one here in WA. (How'd you get so smart, rmet?)
Father was finally served the mystery papers from MT. They are basically asking to move jurisdiction. Mother is requesting that the birth certificate include the father's name and that he pay support. (That's fine)
Mother wants the baby to have her last name. I have heard that this is not an uncommon request, but how does the court typically look at a request like this? I personally feel it is ridiculous, but that's just one person. I would really like to know any of your experiences on this one. It is bothering us a lot (especially the father) What are the general arguments behind using the mother's last name rather than the father's and how often is the request granted? And under what logic??!!
As usual, thank you for your advice. It has helped us so very much.
I hope this is okay. I copied the last message from my closed post and put it in this one.rmet said:Hep-A is spread by exposure to human waste products, plummers work around that sometimes. You are right, eventually their hands will be difficult to keep clean. I ahve seen plummers working on a sewer line and touch the pipes, pull stuff from the pipes and proceed to touch doorknobs, handles,
You don't want to spread anything or give anyone an excuse.
As to the GAL, while WA has jurisdiction, then a request to appoint a GAL in WA is appropriate, if an or when Jurisdiction goes to MT, then and only then ask for GAL in MT, to do so before essentially ceeds jurisdiction. Also it is possible since the case already is filed jurisdiction wouldn't change until after a GAL was appointed, the judge may even appoint one..
Your son can do as he pleases re the time on Sundays, he can also attend church with the child if he choses I am only trying to suggest things to optimize his time and reduce stress..
I had a nice chat with the attorney and he seems to be back on board. I will definitely watch him closer this time. Father now has a new hearing on 9/30 to request temp visitation and a GAL be appointed.
He is only asking for temporary visitation until a WA GAL can put something together. The temporary plan only goes through 7 months. Is this enough time for a GAL to finish up and the courts to make their decision? Of course, I know anything is possible but, in theory, should this be enough time? I'll have to watch it closely to be sure we don't run out of time, I guess? The attorney said just what you (rmet) said: "To request a GAL in MT would imply ceding jurisdiction." So we're requesting one here in WA. (How'd you get so smart, rmet?)
Father was finally served the mystery papers from MT. They are basically asking to move jurisdiction. Mother is requesting that the birth certificate include the father's name and that he pay support. (That's fine)
Mother wants the baby to have her last name. I have heard that this is not an uncommon request, but how does the court typically look at a request like this? I personally feel it is ridiculous, but that's just one person. I would really like to know any of your experiences on this one. It is bothering us a lot (especially the father) What are the general arguments behind using the mother's last name rather than the father's and how often is the request granted? And under what logic??!!
As usual, thank you for your advice. It has helped us so very much.
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