OUR ACTUAL MINUTE ENTRY
1. The wishes of the child_s parents or parent as to custody.
THE COURT FINDS that both parents desire to be the primary custodial parent and to have the children live with them for the full year.
2. The wishes of the children as to the custodian.
THE COURT FINDS that there was no evidence elicited regarding the children_s
wishes. Bull because the kids said in the mediators recomendation to the court that the kids stated they wanted to be with dad
3. The interaction and interrelationship of the child with the child_s parents or
parent, the child_s siblings and any other person who may significantly affect the child_s best interest.
THE COURT FINDS that both parents love their children; there is evidence that the minor son, XXXXXX, has expressed strong negative feelings about his father.bull once again, mom just said it in court and somehow without any proof it was added into the minute entry Furthermore,
THE COURT FINDS that the two siblings XXXXXXXX and XXXX have formed a bond with their half-sister, XXXXX XXXXXX. What about their half sister (my husbands other child)? Does anyone care about their bond with her?
4. The child_s adjustment to home, school and community.
THE COURT FINDS the evidence supports the findings that the children are able to function and make reasonable progress in school.
5. The mental and physical health of all individuals involved.
THE COURT FINDS that the minor child, XXXXXXXX, has been in counseling to deal with some emotional issues. Mother took the initiative to recognize the problem and to contact the counselor and take the child for therapeutic intervention with the counselor. AFTER DAD SUBPOENAED THE COURT TO ORDER HER TO TAKE HIM!!!
6. Which parent is more likely to allow the child frequent and meaningful continuing contact with the other parent.
THE COURT FINDS that Mother has made some effort and shows greater understanding of the need for continued involvement of the other parent
and that Mother appears more likely to promote continuing contact. HA HA HA HA YEAH SURE SHE IS
7. Which parent, if any, has provided primary care of the child.
THE COURT FINDS that Mother has been the primary caregiver and has been primarily responsible for the children_s well-being on a day-to-day basis since birth. WRONG, dad took the kids to the doctor, participated in school and even though they shared joint custody at this time the kids were with dad for the better part of the year.
8. The nature and extent of coercion or duress used by a parent in obtaining an agreement regarding custody.
THE COURT FINDS that there is no duress or coercion.
9. Whether a parent has complied with Chapter 3, Article 5 of this Title.
THE COURT FINDS that the parties did attempt mediation and did meet with
Conciliation Services but that the parties were unable to resolve there differences.