ProPerDoper
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Don't allow yourself to become discouraged if she's not real open to your suggestions. Keep in mind that it's a process, and one that requires incredible perserverence.Well, I've decided that I am going to talk with my ex and try to get her to agree to the 50-50 split custody. I really hope she can see that it is in the best interest of OUR children. If she won't agree I guess I will have to take further action. I'm not saying that she's a bad mother, but more like an absent one. The kids spend most of their time at sitters or grandparents (who are chain-smokers by the way) I would much rather have them be with me. I really want to spend as much time as I possibly can with them while they are still young (4 and 6 years old) because you know what happens as they get older. . .
Well, anyway, thank you all for your input. I really appreciate it.
Deltadart1, I will let you know how things work out after it's all done.
My advice is either hire an attorney, or research and apply yourself...big time! In my case, it paid off with huge dividends, and while the process was pure hell, the reward is that I'm not a visiting dad, and I'm allowed to parent my kids as I should be able to.
You just can't buy that reward, and I trust that my kids will feel the same when they look back over it all after they've grown and have families of their own.
Stay focused, and stay positive. Best of luck to you!