My daughter’s father is still withholding her. He sent me a bogus message claiming her new PCP can’t see her. I called the doctor’s office, and they got her in for today. I asked him to return her so I could take her to the doctor, but he insisted he would take her instead. My lawyer advised me to meet him there to ensure everything is civil. After the appointment, I plan to record asking for her back; if he refuses, I’ll have it on camera for our hearing tomorrow. I’m feeling panicked and nervous about what’s to come.
Updateme
Sounds like your ex doesn’t want the child, the girlfriend is the one pushing it.
UPDATE: My ex sent me a long angry message claiming it was a bacterial infection and that I was neglectful. He returned my daughter before the hearing, and she was fine. The school nurse confirmed she had no symptoms. At the hearing, the lawyers discussed things privately, and his team didn’t have much against me. They suggested a settlement for me to have custody with him having expanded visitation. However, his girlfriend insisted on sole conservatorship, and they requested another reset. The judge granted it, so we have another hearing.
Updateme
This makes my whole day! It’s so great when they finally mess up enough that their lawyer is embarrassed. Just remember, his messages don’t matter now; only what the judge sees counts.
Things are looking better. We still have to go to court since they couldn’t agree, but it’s okay because he’s unemployed, which looks bad for him.
Take a deep breath! You did a stressful thing well! Enjoy your child!
I’m not sure how to address the doctor situation since she’s actually not sick, and I can’t access the clinic anymore.
Have your attorney contact the clinic and report the hearing results. What your ex did was contempt of a temporary order.
Start recording before you go in and make sure your phone is charged. It’s a one-party consent state, so you can record without informing others.
He took her to the doctor before I arrived and removed my information, claiming I have no rights.
Did you record what they told you? Can you get proof showing your info was removed?
Consider asking your attorney to request he attend therapy or co-parenting classes. This could help show you as the more reasonable parent.
The judge will see through his games. Make sure your lawyer contacts the doctor’s office to put everything in the file.
You have documentation from the doctor, so stay calm. Your lawyer will handle this effectively.
He took her to the doctor before I got there and told them I have no rights, claiming I haven’t been present.
Focus on your breathing during the meeting. Keeping calm will help you manage the situation.
Have you spoken to your lawyer? They need to call the doctor’s office to rectify this.
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