Baby mama drama

[ltkessl]

My ex has primary custody of our teenage son. Her behavior has always been erratic but has become much worse since I have become involved in a relationship. She continues to say derogatory things about me to my son, including telling him that I don't love him. He and I have a pretty good relationship. Because of this, he tells me when she says these things. She has recently remarried. Although I don't feel he has issues with his mom's new husband, he recently expressed to me that he can no longer tolerate living with his mother. The reason's he gives are the fact that he feels she has issues with her anger and they argue on a daily basis. My insticts are to go back to court and seek primary custody immediately. Before I do this, I want to know if I have a chance in gaining custody. I don't want to put him through the hell that will be his life with her if I don't have a chance.

 

[Duranie]

How old is the child? Nobody can predict if you will succeed in cusotdy but pretty much you have to prove its in the childs best interest. Unless he is at least 13 the courts may not listen to his opinion. You really should talk to a family law attorney in your state.

 

[ltkessl]

He will be 17 in October. I have spoken to an attorney that appeared to be more interested in collecting the $350 consultation fee than seeing the compiled emails and listening to the recorded voicemails containing threats of bodily harm to me and my girlfriend. This attorney basically told me that because my son is so close to being 18, he should just "suck it up". It is heart wrenching for me when he is forced to return to her house. Help.