"reasonable visitation" in michigan

my son has lived with his dad since he was a year old..dad has physical cust. and I have
"reasonable" visitation..Dad has been married for 6 years,and though step-mom is good to my son,she is not his mother.She is however the BOSS of that family.For as long as i can remember I have been a glorified babysitter.I have been to intimmadated for years to stand up to them,as they are both very successful and I am just a struggling single mom.I see my son when it is convieniant for them.They leave town(and the country)with him without even saying anything to me,but my son has not even spent the night at my house in 2 years..
To wrap this up..What can I do to ensure I see my son on a set regular schedule?

I wish the courts would stop

the "reasonable" visitation, but It may be

an attempt to try to make two adults work

something out between themselves(rarely

works). You may need to, and if the step- is

running the house, you probably will, need

to get an attorney involved. "reasonable" to

the ex- is whenever they need a sitter,

right? You may end up w/ every other

weekend, and two weeks during summer, find

an attorney that can show you success in

thier files in getting things changed. I

wish you the best, and AttorneyPages.com may

have someone in your area who can assist you

further.

[This message has been edited by MessyMe (edited July 06, 2000).]

[MySonsMom]

Although I will not say anything about your comments regarding your sons step mom, I will give you some advice. Sit down with them and work out a SET schedule. Something that will work out for ALL of you. Make some rules that is fair. Do you mind me asking why your ex and step mom have custody, and if you have any other children?