Motion to Dismiss

[mybrood]

The children are supposed to meet with the GAL in the next couple of weeks. I know that they will tell him that they do not want to go (they are very frightened of the grandmother for many reasons).

How much bearing could the GAL's recommendations have on the case?

 

[Perky]

The children are supposed to meet with the GAL in the next couple of weeks. I know that they will tell him that they do not want to go (they are very frightened of the grandmother for many reasons).

How much bearing could the GAL's recommendations have on the case?

It could have a big impact on the outcome if the GAL believes they haven't been coached. I'm not saying you have or will coach them, just suggesting that you keep your conversations with the children about the situation to a minimum, and very neutral.

 

[mybrood]

I actually don't speak to the children at all about the case at all. I've tried to keep the entire situation away from them, they do not know when we have court or anything. When I was first served, I sat the kids down and told them that she was trying to get visitation to see them. But other than that I have tried not to speak to them about it at all, it causes too much trouble. If my son (he's 7) even hears the grandmother's name he starts wetting the bed and having night terrors. My daughter (she's 12) talks to me about her fears sometimes and I just let her vent. The children have been in counselling concerning this woman for a while.

 

[LdiJ]

I actually don't speak to the children at all about the case at all. I've tried to keep the entire situation away from them, they do not know when we have court or anything. When I was first served, I sat the kids down and told them that she was trying to get visitation to see them. But other than that I have tried not to speak to them about it at all, it causes too much trouble. If my son (he's 7) even hears the grandmother's name he starts wetting the bed and having night terrors. My daughter (she's 12) talks to me about her fears sometimes and I just let her vent. The children have been in counselling concerning this woman for a while.

Make sure that their therapist testifies at the trial. The therapist's testimony will be invaluable and will be taken very seriously, even if the GAL doesn't find in your favor.