Family Depositions

By vsbean3 on Sun, 02-19-12, 17:11

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Divorce

After 18 years of marriage, my fairy tale has turned into a nightmare. I have known my husband since I've been 8 years old and we share three beautiful girls who no longer speak to me. My husband left last April. My two youngest (12 and 15 at the time) stayed with me in the family home as our now 21 year old was away in college. Due to normal discipline issues with the girls, they decided to live with their father last June who quickly became Walt Disney World dad. The situation has deteriorated to the point that my 21 year old and my step-father will be testifying against me in depositions next week. As we certainly aren't the Trumps his only goal could be to keep my youngest two from me. My ethical question now becomes, "How heartily do I defend myself against my own child and step-father?" I have asked for family counseling with my two youngest children since they've been gone and have yet to have a joint session with them in spite of a judges order.

Any advice is needed.......

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By CK on Wed, 02-22-12, 05:04

I am having a hard time wrapping my mind around why your eldest and step father would testify against you, what do they have over you? I can understand how your husband suddenly sprouts from mean to evil (my father proved how easy this transformation was in my parent's divorce), but why would other family members actively try to seperate you from your kids? I need a little more background to give my opinion.

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CK

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By krista8521 on Wed, 02-22-12, 13:21

I think, I would keep a level head and try to leave the kids out of it as much as possible.
Defend yourself during the hearing and explain why you feel you should be the primary provider.
I would also explain in non attacking words, why you feel your ex should not have primary custody.
Never have hard feelings against your children, they are kids and do not think like adults do.

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