Visitation

I am sorry to hear your problem.
I think even he has the right to meet your daughter, but your daughter is the person who can make the decision to meet him or not.
Can you and your daughter go to the court to report this problem, can't you?

 

He can file contempt charges against you for violating the court order.

Your daughter is a child and can't make the choices you're allowing her to make.

Neither of you are qualified to judge her father's mental stability.

I suggest you discuss your options with an attorney, if you continue to support your daughter's improper choice.

 

This is absolutely incorrect.

The minor child CAN NOT make the decision herself. There is a court order for visitation - that means Mom gets kiddo to Dad every single time Dad wants to exercise that visitation.

Period. Even if.

Army Judge is absolutely correct. But I'll go a step further.

If Dad really wants to push the issue and Mom still won't comply, MOM could end up losing custody - and then daughter will be LIVING with Dad.

I'm fairly certain that isn't what Mom wants.

 

You are required to enforce the court order or face contempt. If your daughter does not agree, you punish her. If she still does not agree you punish her harder. Obviously, our country is undergoing transformations for which we cannot predict the outcome. I consider it my duty as a parent to have children capable of utilizing weapons in defense. I also have food stores, in case the power grid goes down. I keep my vehicles fueled for the same reason. That does not make him a bad parent.

 

If there was physical abuse, I'm sure it would have been documented, yes?

And Dad would likely only have supervised visitation, yes?

It appears that's not the case - yes?

Ma'am, you need to respect the orders of the court. Otherwise this can come crashing down in ways you probably cannot even fathom.

 

I find it intriguing the child has been perfectly safe with dad for 16 years and only now is he suddenly such a danger. I sense that mom is lobbying to be the daughters BFF.

 

Texas child custody law states that children 12 years of age or older can contribute to the custody decision-making process.

The Court may choose to interview older children to find out their preferences for conservatorship as part of the overall process, or the child may make a written statement to the Court expressing their preferences.



Most family law attorneys will usually give older children plenty of information about how to make their feelings about custody known; however attorneys will also be clear that the final decision will ultimately be made in "the best interests of the child", which means the judge is not bound follow the child's wishes.

Children 12 years and older have input according to Texas child custody law, but they do not have the final say.

Some judges won't allow children to speak.

Most judges will read or listen to a child's preference, but ultimately the decision is made according to what is best for the child, and often that isn't the child's preference.

Expect the unexpected.

 

For the record in Texas we call it conservatorship, not custody.

The custodial parent is the conservator.

 

This is really sad to know . In my advice i would refer you to take help from an attorneys who could work diligently to assist your problem.

 

Precisely.

I believe this OP is in for a nasty surprise, in all honesty. I hope the attorney isn't just going to take her money knowing that this is, apparently, something of a wild goose chase.

 

Proserpina, haven't we heard the "I'm consulting with an attorney" story many times over?

I'm betting there was no visit made to an attorney, just a feeble attempt to save face!

 

No, you simply didn't read what you wanted to hear. I can't help that.

I'm sure you'll come back in a few weeks to tell us that Dad's rights have been stripped and your daughter never needs to see him again.

(But we'll know the reality)

 

Legal aid attorneys will not give people advice on matters of divorce and child custody.

That is not what they do in Texas.

But, you found one that did, right?

And to top it off, you found one, got an appointment, met with him or her, and received legal advice; all in under 24 hours time!!!!


That must be some sort of record!!!!!!!