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Chances of custody...
it's the same up here in Massachusetts, Stu.
"stu" wrote in message ... Hello All After going through the legal system in New Jersey in the USA I have come to the following conclusion. If you walk into court with a penis, you automatically lose your case unless your child's mother is a prostitute drug addict who was turning tricks in front of the kids. In our wonderful state all a woman has to do is appear in family court and say "she is fearful of domestic violence" (not that there ever was or was a threat of domestic violence) and the court gives her an automatic two week restraining order. At that point two policemen come to your home and escort you out. There goes any hope of custody. You are branded as a "domestic violence risk candidate" and you lose any chance of custody. Good luck on your side of the pond. Stu "Gary" wrote in message ... Hello all, I have applied for custody of my 5yr old son, and I am now waiting on a date for the first court formalities to get under way. I think I have almost no chance, but would love your open and honest opinions. My ex girlfriend fell pregnant with my son Gary when she was 16. I was 17. I tried to stick around for as long as possible, but she was violont, jealous and unpredictable. She was also depressed, and eventually I couldnt take staying with her any longer. That was 5 years ago. I have always had regular contact with Gary, and residential weekend contact has been going on for over a year now. Unfortunately, every three or four months, his mother tries to leave her current partner, ends up in a violent fight with him, lots of alcohol and allegations of domestic abuse etc. She has had police involved several times, and eventually always retracts what she has alleged blaming the "drink talk". Needless to say, I get very angry about young Gary having to see and hear this nonsense, and whilst I am sure no laws are being broken, I know it is messing his head up. My question is this: Is the courts only concern the total and absolute welare of my son? Is it a case of if he is safer and better off living with me that I will get custody, or does there need to be grave and serious conerns about his wellbeing at home with his mother? Gary is infinity times happier when he is here with me. My current Partner loves him to bits, he gets all the attention in the world, and he doesnt need to ask for anything - he has it all. Back at home, its a completely different situation. His mother rarely plays games with him, and she has his younger 2yr old sister to look after which means even less time with him. Also, she is unemployed with ZERO prospects, and her partner delivers pizza - so not much money. I own two companies, and earn in the region of £10,000 per month. I have a completely flexible work pattern and can start finish when I like, and take as many days off as I like, so spending time with young Gary is not a problem for me. I do not know how many friends Gary has back at home, and whether or not this matters - but he has VERY close friends back here with me. His best friend, a girl from downstairs stays every saturday night, and they have a great time watching DVD's, going swimming etc etc. I know I am going on a bit, but the point is this: - Gary is happier here - I have more than enough money to provide for him - I work when I want, and can spend as much time with Gary as he needs - My partner loves him like her own, and he feels this - Our home is more stable Back with his mum it is: - Unemployed mum, no chance of working - Stepdad working for pizza delivery company, his fourth or fifth job in as many months - Very small income - Frequent allegations of domestic violonce, and rape - which are always retracted - Frequesnt split ups and other domestic problems - They have moved house three times in past 18 months Like I said at the beginning of this email, I am not expecting to walk away with anything more than what I already have - weekend contact, but I hope, pray and wish for so much more. Any fairytales that you guys can share or I am I in for dissappointment? Thanks!! Gary Snr. |
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Chances of custody...
it's the same up here in Massachusetts, Stu.
"stu" wrote in message ... Hello All After going through the legal system in New Jersey in the USA I have come to the following conclusion. If you walk into court with a penis, you automatically lose your case unless your child's mother is a prostitute drug addict who was turning tricks in front of the kids. In our wonderful state all a woman has to do is appear in family court and say "she is fearful of domestic violence" (not that there ever was or was a threat of domestic violence) and the court gives her an automatic two week restraining order. At that point two policemen come to your home and escort you out. There goes any hope of custody. You are branded as a "domestic violence risk candidate" and you lose any chance of custody. Good luck on your side of the pond. Stu "Gary" wrote in message ... Hello all, I have applied for custody of my 5yr old son, and I am now waiting on a date for the first court formalities to get under way. I think I have almost no chance, but would love your open and honest opinions. My ex girlfriend fell pregnant with my son Gary when she was 16. I was 17. I tried to stick around for as long as possible, but she was violont, jealous and unpredictable. She was also depressed, and eventually I couldnt take staying with her any longer. That was 5 years ago. I have always had regular contact with Gary, and residential weekend contact has been going on for over a year now. Unfortunately, every three or four months, his mother tries to leave her current partner, ends up in a violent fight with him, lots of alcohol and allegations of domestic abuse etc. She has had police involved several times, and eventually always retracts what she has alleged blaming the "drink talk". Needless to say, I get very angry about young Gary having to see and hear this nonsense, and whilst I am sure no laws are being broken, I know it is messing his head up. My question is this: Is the courts only concern the total and absolute welare of my son? Is it a case of if he is safer and better off living with me that I will get custody, or does there need to be grave and serious conerns about his wellbeing at home with his mother? Gary is infinity times happier when he is here with me. My current Partner loves him to bits, he gets all the attention in the world, and he doesnt need to ask for anything - he has it all. Back at home, its a completely different situation. His mother rarely plays games with him, and she has his younger 2yr old sister to look after which means even less time with him. Also, she is unemployed with ZERO prospects, and her partner delivers pizza - so not much money. I own two companies, and earn in the region of £10,000 per month. I have a completely flexible work pattern and can start finish when I like, and take as many days off as I like, so spending time with young Gary is not a problem for me. I do not know how many friends Gary has back at home, and whether or not this matters - but he has VERY close friends back here with me. His best friend, a girl from downstairs stays every saturday night, and they have a great time watching DVD's, going swimming etc etc. I know I am going on a bit, but the point is this: - Gary is happier here - I have more than enough money to provide for him - I work when I want, and can spend as much time with Gary as he needs - My partner loves him like her own, and he feels this - Our home is more stable Back with his mum it is: - Unemployed mum, no chance of working - Stepdad working for pizza delivery company, his fourth or fifth job in as many months - Very small income - Frequent allegations of domestic violonce, and rape - which are always retracted - Frequesnt split ups and other domestic problems - They have moved house three times in past 18 months Like I said at the beginning of this email, I am not expecting to walk away with anything more than what I already have - weekend contact, but I hope, pray and wish for so much more. Any fairytales that you guys can share or I am I in for dissappointment? Thanks!! Gary Snr. |
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