To All,
Hi there! I have a few questions that I was wondering if anyone has answers to. I been seperated from my husband for the last 2 1/2 years, and I have had sole custody of the boys for the last 2 of these years. It is stated in the custody papers that he is to see the boys every other Saturday or Sunday according to scheduling of the parties. In these last few years he has only seen the boys a handful of times. He does not pay child support, nor have I ever enforced this issue (although it was written in the documents that he was to provide support and documentation of income). I have never denied him access to the boys, it has been his choice to remain absent from their lives. Until today, December 11, 2005, he has not had contact at all with the boys since the end of August of this year. He indicated that he has been in a treatment facility for the last 30 days and that is why has hasn't been in contact. Barring this news I had been in contact with a lawyer about obtaining a divorce previously in the last 2 weeks.
My question is I would like it stated in the divorce, that if a situation does arise, I would be able to relocate with the boys outside of Canada. I would also like to have the boys and my name changed back to my maiden name.
Other than my family, the boys have no contact with my husbands family (their choice--I have never denied access to them--they never had made the effort--they never even send the boys birthday card or christmas cards--and they have only met my boys once in their lifetime).
I have provided the boys with all the stability and resources that they require to become well-adujusted, happy individuals, and this includes the time when we were married and living together. My husband was never interested in anything to do with them, but spending some fun time with them, if it was convenient with his schedule.
I know that he would only contest the divorce, because he doesn't want the boys to move because that would make his life more difficult. I have never told my boys all that occured when we were married, and I have always encouraged them to have a relationship with their dad. Besides being someone fun to hang out with occassionally, I can't say how strong the bond between them is. They never ask for him, even though months have gone by without them seeing each other.
I am interested to know, if my husband does refuse to sign the divorce, because he doesn't want the boys to leave the country. What are my chances that the judge will award the divorce with my requests, or would he likely set a trial date and interview the kids (they are 6 and 4).
I sincerely appreciate all responses.
Hi there! I have a few questions that I was wondering if anyone has answers to. I been seperated from my husband for the last 2 1/2 years, and I have had sole custody of the boys for the last 2 of these years. It is stated in the custody papers that he is to see the boys every other Saturday or Sunday according to scheduling of the parties. In these last few years he has only seen the boys a handful of times. He does not pay child support, nor have I ever enforced this issue (although it was written in the documents that he was to provide support and documentation of income). I have never denied him access to the boys, it has been his choice to remain absent from their lives. Until today, December 11, 2005, he has not had contact at all with the boys since the end of August of this year. He indicated that he has been in a treatment facility for the last 30 days and that is why has hasn't been in contact. Barring this news I had been in contact with a lawyer about obtaining a divorce previously in the last 2 weeks.
My question is I would like it stated in the divorce, that if a situation does arise, I would be able to relocate with the boys outside of Canada. I would also like to have the boys and my name changed back to my maiden name.
Other than my family, the boys have no contact with my husbands family (their choice--I have never denied access to them--they never had made the effort--they never even send the boys birthday card or christmas cards--and they have only met my boys once in their lifetime).
I have provided the boys with all the stability and resources that they require to become well-adujusted, happy individuals, and this includes the time when we were married and living together. My husband was never interested in anything to do with them, but spending some fun time with them, if it was convenient with his schedule.
I know that he would only contest the divorce, because he doesn't want the boys to move because that would make his life more difficult. I have never told my boys all that occured when we were married, and I have always encouraged them to have a relationship with their dad. Besides being someone fun to hang out with occassionally, I can't say how strong the bond between them is. They never ask for him, even though months have gone by without them seeing each other.
I am interested to know, if my husband does refuse to sign the divorce, because he doesn't want the boys to leave the country. What are my chances that the judge will award the divorce with my requests, or would he likely set a trial date and interview the kids (they are 6 and 4).
I sincerely appreciate all responses.
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