CJane
Senior Member
Well, a trial date is a good thing (FINALLY).Today's hearing was a bit of a disaster. Late last night, Dad's attorney sent an email saying no deal and he was not going to accept our counter and he wanted an adjournment. When we got to court, Referee jumped all over me and accused me of being in contempt because I've been taking my son back and forth between NY and NC. She was very dramatic and screamed that this was harmful and confusing to my son to be in 2 daycares. Thankfully the GAL spoke up and explained that my son is doing great and is thriving and has adjusted to the transition well and he sees no need for it to change as it's been status quo for almost 2 years.
It was also discovered that referee has had what my attorney called ex parte communication with Dad's attorney. She granted him an extension in her chambers without my attorney present. He's not sure what if anything to do with that information. The referee did say she was not going to try the case and is sending it to a trial judge and we have a trial date for March.
I suspect that Dad's attorney will be ready to compromise before that date, too. With the GAL and the Forensic Psych in favor of the move, and that much time having elapsed with it working out just fine, I can't see it going sideways.