I’ve been divorced since 2018, and my ex-husband is the non-custodial parent. He’s really difficult to deal with and has never followed the court’s visitation schedule correctly. He’s always late or wants to change things, and he doesn’t even feed the kids when they’re with him. I’ve tried to work with him, but he doesn’t respect our routine. Now he’s saying he won’t keep my son overnight anymore, just my daughter, which feels really wrong. Is it my fault for trying to make things easier for him? I just want my kids to be treated fairly. Anyone have advice?
You’re doing the right thing by sticking to the court order. Keep track of everything he’s doing wrong—dates, late pickups, all that. You need proof if you want to go back to court.
Honestly, if he’s not treating your son right because of his autism, maybe it’s better to let him stay with you. You shouldn’t push for him to have overnight visits if your son isn’t safe or welcome there.
I get that it’s tough, but if he doesn’t want to keep your son, it might be for the best. You need to protect your son’s well-being first.
This whole situation sounds really concerning. Have you thought about getting emergency sole custody? It might be worth looking into if you feel your son isn’t safe.
Document everything! If he’s not following the court order, that could help your case later. You deserve peace of mind knowing your kids are safe.