Does he get them every weekend, or every other weeekend? I dont see how its shared custody with you having more overnights, but I do realize the judge can deviate from the guidelines. It would be helpful if you knew the judges findings.
for instance, in my case, the judge found that although my ex had another older child, he wasnt paying his obligated CS, so he couldnt get credit for the other child.
QUOTE=truebluemd;2222222]Does he get them every weekend, or every other weeekend?
I have the kids every week-end. This started in November of 08. Most of the time, it was every other week-end. Dad picks them up M-F mostly at 8:00 am sometimes 8:30 am. Kids go to school. Get out at 4:00pm. Then he brings them back 7:00 pm mostly 8:00pm M-F.
I dont see how its shared custody with you having more overnights, but I do realize the judge can deviate from the guidelines. It would be helpful if you knew the judges findings.
The Memorandum Agreement- Both parents agree to share Joint Legal and Physical Custody. So, Dad has always used it to his advantage. I've always had the kids with me more. That's why I'm glad we are going to Court for the Custody to be change. Then, I can make a better life for Our kids and myself. Get, from under his Control. The other reason is that I had a change in my situation. I moved to be closer to my job when the gas prices went threw the roof and everything else. I was supporting the children by myself. (I was driving and SUV, 120 miles a day.) I wasn't able to find a job closer. I checked into and Extended Stay until I was able to save enough money to get a place. Then, I got laid off 2 weeks later. Didn't see that coming. Or, I would have kept the home I was renting. I had the kids for 2 weeks. Dad kept them for 1 day. Brought them back. I wouldn't open the door. Dad called the Police. And, filed for Primary Custody 3 days later. That, maybe harsh to some people. But, I was tired of him taking advantage of me. I was going to file once I got my self together. But, after that went down, I had the feeling he would to it first.
And, I have to get myself together before Our next Custody date. I know the Judge makes the final decision. But, with the help of the Kids Guardian Ad Litem, they were looking out for me. The GAL even stated to me that with Dad what goes around comes around. Actually, I mention I need a Lawyer dealing with Dad. And, GAL suggested that would be a good thing to do. Because, there's know one there to support me. He know Dad is lying. And, I let GAL know about the CS issues also. Court date was set for 5 months later. Really, I believe the Judge and the GAL did it to help me, get it together. May be just their job. But, with the lies and the way Dad made things look, they could have made a decision that day. I don't mean to put all the blame on X, because I allowed myself to get where I am today. By allowing him to control me. Don't get me wrong, I have had some good times, when I was on top of everything. But, when the economy got bad, it attacked me also, hard. But, I have the Faith that things will get better. I have to do this for my Children. They have always had the nessesities they needed. But, they can have more of the things they don't need once in awhile.