What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA
Hi
I have been living with my girlfriend for about 2.5 years. She has a 14 yr old by her first husband. The child already has a history of lying, vandalism and shoplifting. A few days ago her high school friends pulled a cute prank...they dumped fish heads all over the lawn, porch and cars. (My car still smells like fish several days later.). Her mother and I were very upset, naturally. Things tend to get physical between the two of them. It did again this time. The child started hitting, so I restrained her. I did not hit her or hurt her in any way.
I have been trying to convince mom that we should seek counseling, as I see things getting worse unless we start getting proactive. We had this discussion again today and mom dropped a bombshell on me. She is worried that if we go to a counselor, the child will tell the counselor that I hit her. As the child has a history of lying, I am now VERY concerned. I don't want to spend the rest of my life worrying that this child is going to arbitrarily start lying about me when she gets upset.
I am a professional man. I work hard, I support the child with her homework, give her rides, go to her school activities...things a parent should do.I love the mother dearly and I want the best for the child. However, my reputation is important to me. What do I need to do to protect myself from a potential issue?
Hi
I have been living with my girlfriend for about 2.5 years. She has a 14 yr old by her first husband. The child already has a history of lying, vandalism and shoplifting. A few days ago her high school friends pulled a cute prank...they dumped fish heads all over the lawn, porch and cars. (My car still smells like fish several days later.). Her mother and I were very upset, naturally. Things tend to get physical between the two of them. It did again this time. The child started hitting, so I restrained her. I did not hit her or hurt her in any way.
I have been trying to convince mom that we should seek counseling, as I see things getting worse unless we start getting proactive. We had this discussion again today and mom dropped a bombshell on me. She is worried that if we go to a counselor, the child will tell the counselor that I hit her. As the child has a history of lying, I am now VERY concerned. I don't want to spend the rest of my life worrying that this child is going to arbitrarily start lying about me when she gets upset.
I am a professional man. I work hard, I support the child with her homework, give her rides, go to her school activities...things a parent should do.I love the mother dearly and I want the best for the child. However, my reputation is important to me. What do I need to do to protect myself from a potential issue?