What is the name of your state? Louisiana
Long history, but will just go back to the last court order (Feb. 2007).
I filed in January 07 for contempt of non payment of CS. He countered that I was not sharing information about the children and not letting him communicate with them. He also wanted a new visitation schedule since he relocated to CA . He was found in contempt, ordered to pay arrears within a year, ordered to pay my attorney fees and court costs and income assignment put in place. I was not found in contempt because I produced a 500 page call log for 12 months prior to our court date showing all calls going back and forth between the children and him. I also brought a STACK (almost a ream of paper) showing e-mails that I sent to him telling him everything from how the youngest was doing potty training, to any and all doctor's visits, grades, school activities... on and on. I also sent them to CA for Christmas (just two months prior to the court date) without a court order because it was the right thing to do, so I was not keeping them from him!! Our order says that we are to keep each other informed of phone numbers, addresses, work etc. etc.
Now, three days after court (Feb 2007) he disappeared. Changed his cell phone number, moved, quit his job. He would call sporadically (once every three months or so) from different numbers to speak to the children. I tracked him at three different jobs, each time I sent the Income Assignment Order he would quit. I got one check in a year. Now, he sits in jail awaiting trial for two felony charges (Assault with deadly weapon and possession of a stolen vehicle). He has no job, car, or home. However, he still has joint custody and visitation rights. There is also a warrant for his arrest here in LA for assault on a police officer.
I want to file for sole custody and supervised visitation. I have an attorney, but would like to get your opinions before I starting shelling out the big bucks again. Do I have a case?
I'm sure you will need more information so please ask, just didn't want to write a book!
And I thank each and every one of you for your advice/butt chewing and or anything else that is offered. I don't post much but I read every day and have nothing but respect for what you guys do (okay, enough butt kissing..just wanted ya'll to know I can 'take it')
Long history, but will just go back to the last court order (Feb. 2007).
I filed in January 07 for contempt of non payment of CS. He countered that I was not sharing information about the children and not letting him communicate with them. He also wanted a new visitation schedule since he relocated to CA . He was found in contempt, ordered to pay arrears within a year, ordered to pay my attorney fees and court costs and income assignment put in place. I was not found in contempt because I produced a 500 page call log for 12 months prior to our court date showing all calls going back and forth between the children and him. I also brought a STACK (almost a ream of paper) showing e-mails that I sent to him telling him everything from how the youngest was doing potty training, to any and all doctor's visits, grades, school activities... on and on. I also sent them to CA for Christmas (just two months prior to the court date) without a court order because it was the right thing to do, so I was not keeping them from him!! Our order says that we are to keep each other informed of phone numbers, addresses, work etc. etc.
Now, three days after court (Feb 2007) he disappeared. Changed his cell phone number, moved, quit his job. He would call sporadically (once every three months or so) from different numbers to speak to the children. I tracked him at three different jobs, each time I sent the Income Assignment Order he would quit. I got one check in a year. Now, he sits in jail awaiting trial for two felony charges (Assault with deadly weapon and possession of a stolen vehicle). He has no job, car, or home. However, he still has joint custody and visitation rights. There is also a warrant for his arrest here in LA for assault on a police officer.
I want to file for sole custody and supervised visitation. I have an attorney, but would like to get your opinions before I starting shelling out the big bucks again. Do I have a case?
I'm sure you will need more information so please ask, just didn't want to write a book!
And I thank each and every one of you for your advice/butt chewing and or anything else that is offered. I don't post much but I read every day and have nothing but respect for what you guys do (okay, enough butt kissing..just wanted ya'll to know I can 'take it')
