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parental character in court?

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hayley"s mom

Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Ohio

I was wondering do they give evaluations in all custody cases when the child is a teen, or just when they are small children? And do they look at the past history of the parents where there were a lot of deceptions and lies in th course of our divorce? I mean in showing the character of the parents. If that would be the case I could very well win this easily because my ex was an abuser, a liar tried to cheat the system and even told me he was having sex with his attorney when we went through our divorce and she's the family court judge now. His new wife's father (now deceased) was the deputy sheriff when I reported her to children protective service and my ex told me he told them I turned her in, she was threatening to kill me for that. He borrowed money from my parents to start his business ( I got none of that either) and I have checks to prove it but they are made out to me, He said he would pay them back but never did. And of course he's got amnesia about everything now, but is always trying to down talk me down to my daughter, I don't talk about him to her I don't believe in that I know children will form they'er own opinion of the parents. I'm not perfect by any means but I feel i am more sensitive to my daughters needs, and I am there for her and her father seems to feel that because he works that her step mother is enough for her but at this stage in her life she (any teenage girl) is going to look to there mother for guidence and my daughter having the bad relationship with her step is not going to go to her for any guidence she already resents her for alot of things. And you cannot reason with this woman she thinks shes right, she's better and she will beat your a-- to prove it!!!!!! That's how your conversation would go with her... Get my point? They still live in the small town we lived in when we were married, alot ot the older generation like my ex he has a outer persona of a scholar and a gentleman they don't know the real him and his wife's father used to be the deputy sheriff. The only good thing is HIS family are all in favor of my daughter coming to me and are willing to testify for me if needed because they know the real deal. So i'm just trying to think positive, and praying alot and trying to keep my babys spirits up, she is a good girl. thanks for all your help everybody1 :)
 


stealth2

Under the Radar Member
The only character issues that would be relevant during a custody hearnig would be those that would impact the child. What he did or didn't do with his attorney, with money loaned by your parents, etc. is totally moot.
 

hayley"s mom

Junior Member
Wouldn't the fact that he's a lying, cheating, opportunist, womanizing woman beater have an impact on his child. ( That felt so good, since I never say those things aloud!) Because it had an impact on my oldest daughter, she and I both had very low self esteem issues following my relationship with him iI actually went to counseling for almost 3 yrs. before we seperated by myself because he felt he was ok and I had the issues...... That was before I had my youngest child. And the last weekend she was here she said her dad and stepmom were arguing because she caught him with a girl when he was supposed to be working! Old habits die hard and i think thats another reason he will fight tooth and nail to keep my daughter (child support) because if his wife leaves he'll be paying 3 support orders then if I get our daughter that will be 4, but I don;t care about the support i just want my kid with me!!
But your opinion is appreciated. Do you like work in some kind of law? Just curious.... :)
 

CJane

Senior Member
Chances are, if it wasn't enough of an issue to give you custody to begin with, it's not going to be enough of an issue to change it now.
 

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