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Exhusband altered pre-established schedule due to Covid-19

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madori79

Member
To t74:

Yes I do agree that this has opened a can of worms, but regardless of this situation, it actually is something that needed to happen. In that legally via the courts neither of us has it spelled out as to what schedule we should be following and that needs to be addressed.

I was and still would have fine with her being there for an extended amount of time to ensure that she was not exposed to anything that she shouldn't have had to. The issue was and is is that my ex-husband has taken it upon himself to decide that he is where she will reside permanently, informed me that I would not see her again until the courts decided, and changing her school even while everything is distance learning. This is not the first time that he has done this and the last time was simply because he wanted to. I felt helpless to do anything and therefore, I would prefer a court to decide where my daughter resides. While I made the decision to travel, my ex has admitted to me in written form what happens in his house behinds closed doors. To which I do not feel that her daily environment would be healthy. Yes I made the decision to travel in a time when regardless how I saw it, should have choose differently.However, I feel that this instance should not erase all of the other years in which I had her in my care in a stable household free from verbal, mental, and at times possible physical abuse.
 


LdiJ

Senior Member
While a person may not legally be able to change the parenting plan without the consent of the other parent, the parent exposed to your situation should have , IMO, voluntarily allowed extended visitation with the unaffected parent.

I thought your complaint was that you did not get the child back upon your return. Was the inconvenience of a quarantine over the current limitations really worth it? Many of us have given up far more important "events" - doctor's appointments, shopping trips for essentials, ... - because of the risks to ourselves, our families, and the community.

I am glad you have changed your mind about the appropriateness of your travel. Now reflect upon the battle you and your ex are in and make the first step to call a truce for the benefit of the child. The stress is not doing anyone any good.
Which of course is only valid if your ex is also willing to cooperate with a truce.
 

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