I do not see how someone is right for saying that telling someone that they "can legally file for a change in something, but may not recieve it" is irresponsible
That is a moot point. Anyone can file for anything in the US. I could file tomorrow that I am a faerie princess and I would be legally able to do so.
Doesn't make it
valid, though.
... just because some of the popular girls (mean girls)
Again, with all due respect, you're assuming there's an investment of emotion on their part; I see no emotional investment on their part. Further, I think that assuming such is irrational.
Or you're assuming they have something to prove. And since I see no one on this thread who's asserted any legal expertise or credentials (though I do believe a few do have them, and then some), they have nothing to gain professionally OR emotionally.
I am a disinterested third party. I have not participated in either this thread prior, nor the thread that provoked this resulting thread. I have simply read with interest. And even I think that you're being too emotional and hypersensitive.
not to be told they are "bad parents" or they "are selfish" and so on..
With all due respect, it is selfish. Whether it's the right thing to do, or not, is immaterial. And I believe that is their gist (I could be wrong ~ and if I am assuming something without basis, ladies, please correct me). And I agree.
It may be easier and better long-term for the move, but you seem to be forgetting the
child. Has anyone asked her if she'd like to move? If she's ready to give up on her father? Obviously, since she's a mere 18 months, no one has ~ nor would she be able to answer.
But it's not fair to
her. She has the
right to know her father. She has the right to see him more often than 6x a year, if she so wishes. Furthermore, many studies suggest strongly that just because a father is "disinterested" in his infant/toddler, that they can go on to form loving, close relationships.
I have heard many men declare that it's not until they reach an older age (presumably because there's the capacity for more interaction and less diaper-changing or discussions of Barney's latest video) that they find them "interesting." That could easily be the case, here.
either stick to actually trying to help the people without calling names or being rude or dont be on here to "give" advice if you are only trying to give your opinions
They've taken the time to search and cite laws, regulations, case histories, and precedents. That would constitute advice. That would actually constitute concern for the OP's situation. Otherwise, why would they bother?!
And FTR, I've not only conversed with several of the contributors in the other thread (as well as this one), but have seen many of their posts. They are sensitive people who are here because they care and they want to help.
Your reaction to their posts does not change that. Nor does it diminish that in any way. You do them a
grave disservice by calling them "mean girls" and implying that their responses are cruel or otherwise non-productive.