That is awful, and it sounds like the burden of avoidance is falling more on you, the victim, than it should. IMHO, it sounds like he's purposely harassing you, and not making any effort to avoid you, as the court order specifies. I would definitely contact the prosecutor and let them know...
This is a terrible situation. As a person who has gone through an abusive marriage, I can attest to the fact that the cops do absolutely NOTHING in these situations. I finally got out of it with the help of my friends (who knew what was going on even though I always lied about where I got the...
OMG Insurance companies are outrageous. That seems like such a stupid thing to require, especially since you're his mother! I'm surprised that nothing in the divorce decree stated you were the legal guardian.
Definitely check with your attorney, but look at it this way: you have to do what's best for your kids. They must be going through a lot right now as well, and a family support system would help them, as well as you!
I think that too often, lawyers take advantage of the hard to understand legalize that laws are written in. They twist things around, and you end up paying more than you actually owed to begin with!
I would definitely continue to make those payments, but look into getting the rest of it...
It sounds like you have quite a case...and that's not exactly the best way to conduct business. If he was that upset about your payment not clearing the bank, he should have gone to you or filed a suit against you, not cut your wires! That sounds malicious to me...
That sounds pretty much like a sweepstakes type of thing. People buy "raffle tickets" and enter to "win" the prize. It doesn't sound like shopping. IMHO, as long as sweepstakes or raffles are allowed in TN, then it should be allowed, right?
A 2 year old with a black eye? Yikes...I would definitely be concerned, even more so if the mother starts freaking out and wanting to cut the father's visitation just because he asks questions...but, visitation is always a tricky thing, as are children. I have a 3 year old who is ALWAYS covered...
I disagree with you...abusive people are often very good at hiding the abuse. The police often have their hands tied because they are unable to "prove" the existence of such abuse. This is such a common misconception among the general public, and it's why abuse victims feel so alienated. It's...
I agree; your lawyer will have the best advice for you. Anytime you're accused of a crime, you shouldn't say anything to anyone...it's like the Miranda states: anything you say can and WILL be used against you in a court of law! I wish you the best of luck. :-)
That is terrible, and a terrible situation...is she trying to move for job reasons, or is she just being vindictive? I don't know how the law goes, but I can't see that the law can stop a move, especially if its in the best interests of the kids. I do, however, think that there would have to be...
Just curious...but if your Mom & step-dad truly were that abusive, why would you want to come visit??
Your father should have gone through official channels, rather than just kidnapping you. I don't think that he did the right thing by you...and speaking as a parent, I would want justice...