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[tiffy]

If the landlord wrote a letter explaining living conditions at his house, would that hold up in court?

 

[tiffy]

If the landlord wrote a letter, would that hold up in court?

 

[stealth2]

The landlord would have to testify so that your ex/his lawyer could cross examine her.

 

[tiffy]

Anyone with advise. What kind of questions do you think the judge will ask? I have all the dates he didn't get her and when he was late, should I take that with me?HELP HELP HELP

 

[tiffy]

So I went to court Friday about the visitation thing and all he did was send us to a mediator. If we can't agree there then I will have to go back on Jan.12. I was so nervous going there but the judge was totally on my side. He told the father that doing drugs while with the child or 24 hrs before the child is to come to his house that it is now considered child abuse and he can terminate all visitation with the child. I am so glad. Thanx for all of everyone's help!!!

 

[rmet4nzkx]

I'm glad it went well and it is good news

 

[tiffy]

Hi everyone-I have another question. We went to mediation yesterday but we couldnt agree on anything, so they are considering doing home studies. What exactly is that and is there any website I could look at that would tell me what it is? Thanks

 

[BelizeBreeze]

Hi everyone-I have another question. We went to mediation yesterday but we couldnt agree on anything, so they are considering doing home studies. What exactly is that and is there any website I could look at that would tell me what it is? Thanks

Well, that's to be expected. And it's normal. They, whoever they are, will go to each of your homes and 'study' the situation. Then make recommendations to the court.

So, it's time to get the dust bunnies evicted

 

[stealth2]

Also, don't coach the kids or threaten them to behave (because you don't want to make a poor impression). Kids sometimes act up/misbehave (especially when they're "on display"), and "they" are used to seeing that - what "they" will be looking for is how you handle the situation. Clean and declutter the house/apartment, but you don't need to make it sterile - kids live there and evidence of that shouldn't harm your case at all. Don't leave dirty dishes in the sink, empty the trash before "they" arrive, some flowers are always a nice touch (as is the smell of freshly baked cookies!). Dress appropriately - not a business suit (unless you're on your way to or from work!), but not baggy & ripped up sweats, either. Like you'd dress if you were taking the kids somewhere.

Basically, be as normal as you can be, even with your stomach in knots. And do not badmouth Dad.

 

[tiffy]

Thanks so much for all the information. What will he or she be looking for when they come?

 

[stealth2]

What sort of environment the kids are in, and how you interact with them.