Need Some Opinions

[weenor]

Alabama....

Hubby and I return to court next week...the GAL is recommending supervised visitation for a couple of hours twice a month for probably at least the next year. We do not have a supervision center in Birmingham....so trying to decide who needs to be the supervisor...

Hubby can't do it because crazy ex, will try to set him or start something....

Crazy ex's parents can't because they give into her all the time and would likely let her leave with the child..

DHR is a possibility ....but not exactly comfortable

GAL has volunteered to supervise at his office...he is an attorney that I have known and respected for while, but hubby is afraid that ex will put a spell on him (drug addicts are great manipulators) when she gets his ear...

Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[Zephyr]

are there any remaining "mutual friends" from when they were married- you know someone who wouldn't really choose sides but who neither one of them would be against having as a supervisor? just a thought

 

[Shay-Pari'e]

Visitations in a lawyers office? How old are the kids? That is the only thing that really struck me as odd.

Other than your Hubby's crazy "X".

 

[Zephyr]

Visitations in a lawyers office? How old are the kids? That is the only thing that really struck me as odd.

Other than your Hubby's crazy "X".

that struck me as EXPENSIVE


who are the child's godparents? if any

 

[issaka]

You can always try a supervised visitation facilitator. They will be unbiased and cheaper than a lawyer.

 

[MrsK]

What about your husband's parents or sibilings?

 

[weenor]

Neither hubby nor I have family in the state...
There are no visitation facilitators in our city...
They were divorced approximately 12 years ago, so there are no mutual friends anymore.
The child is 12- I know its an unsual situation...but mom is crack addict who is going through a divorce now..she has been admitted to the psychiatric ward of the local hospital 3 times in the last 6 months..she has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and accused by her stbx of "cutting" in front of her four year old, performing as a stripper this last summer and molesting a 15 year old relative of theirs.. Needless to say, while unsual the GAl is recommending supervised visitation because the woman is dangerous...The list goes on...If I wasn't living it I would like this post was from a troll..

 

[issaka]

Try this number. They may not be in your city, but perhaps can offer a referal. (256) 551-1610