Hey everybody.
I applied for guardianship of my son in January, as me and BM were not together when our child was born.
Originally, it was supposed to be by consent.
Now, BM has changed her mind, and has asked that all decisions be left to her... Sole legal custody, in essence. I have stated that I wish for shared custody.
We are in mediation to get a PP going, though her refusal to compromise leaves me thinking that filing for a PP may be the only thing to do.
Her explanation for this is that she wants the child to live with her exclusively.
I disagree, as I think we should both be party to all major decisions.
I have had two overnights a week, with a informal agreement to expand this to three by the time our son is two years old.
Child is currently 9 months old.
We have a case conference set up for next week, and I will have to self rep, due to financial reasons.
So... I'm just wondering, how should I go about this?
I have been an active and involved parent since birth, and have e wrt intention of continuing.
I believe that both parents should agree on all major decisions, but am very nervous about how to do this.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I applied for guardianship of my son in January, as me and BM were not together when our child was born.
Originally, it was supposed to be by consent.
Now, BM has changed her mind, and has asked that all decisions be left to her... Sole legal custody, in essence. I have stated that I wish for shared custody.
We are in mediation to get a PP going, though her refusal to compromise leaves me thinking that filing for a PP may be the only thing to do.
Her explanation for this is that she wants the child to live with her exclusively.
I disagree, as I think we should both be party to all major decisions.
I have had two overnights a week, with a informal agreement to expand this to three by the time our son is two years old.
Child is currently 9 months old.
We have a case conference set up for next week, and I will have to self rep, due to financial reasons.
So... I'm just wondering, how should I go about this?
I have been an active and involved parent since birth, and have e wrt intention of continuing.
I believe that both parents should agree on all major decisions, but am very nervous about how to do this.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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