What is the name of your state? FL
my ex & i have shared custody although the kids are living with him. i live about 1 1/2 hour away. the kids want to live with me full time. we have a mediation set for feb. my oldest son (14) wants to speak to the judge behind closed doors--to scared to speak in front of his father. my youngest also wants to speak to the judge (11) but i believe he is to young. can i have a court reporter take a statement/video or something from my son and present it to the judge. the kids have told their father they want to live with me full time but he is very hard to communicate with. he thinks he is above everyone and only thinks of himself. any advice? i will be representing myself in court. can't afford an attorney and free legal aid is understaffed. i was ripped off by the atty. i retained so i am kinda stuck. i have legal secretary background but in criminal.
my ex & i have shared custody although the kids are living with him. i live about 1 1/2 hour away. the kids want to live with me full time. we have a mediation set for feb. my oldest son (14) wants to speak to the judge behind closed doors--to scared to speak in front of his father. my youngest also wants to speak to the judge (11) but i believe he is to young. can i have a court reporter take a statement/video or something from my son and present it to the judge. the kids have told their father they want to live with me full time but he is very hard to communicate with. he thinks he is above everyone and only thinks of himself. any advice? i will be representing myself in court. can't afford an attorney and free legal aid is understaffed. i was ripped off by the atty. i retained so i am kinda stuck. i have legal secretary background but in criminal.