I am a social worker and in my opinion you have done nothing that is illegal or damaging to your child. Your daughter is at an age where the judge will allow her to make decisions that affect her. So if she misses you and wants to spend time with you the judge will try to arrange for that as long as the children are not in danger, which it does not seem they are. You unfortunately will accrue some legal costs in this situation because you are going to have to hire a lawyer to ensure that you do not lose any more of your custody. I am unsure of what part of the country you live in but most states have fathers advocate groups that can help steer you in the right direction or perhaps find a pro bono lawyer who can assist you in the custody dispute.
My advise, always stay CALM and COLLECTED in the presence of the ex-wife and the judge. Any indications that you loose your cool easily or cannot display restraint will reflect poorly on you. Do not concede to your ex-wife, fight for your children and allow the system to work for you. Father's have many more rights today than they did even 10 years ago.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by Skutch
I won back my full visitation rights in court today. My lawyer mopped the floor with the two of them. I've learned much from this.
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missed this part before I responded, congrats!!