Royal Road To Trial

Happy Birthday bud. I think your handle will become a clear testiment of just how long it takes the family court to get things balanced. Let's hope we get it all done by the time your 35. :)

There is no doubt joint is in your future, with a slight chance of sole.

Enjoy the day. Take what you can out of each day...don't let these years pass you by...
 
Headwaters1 said:
Enjoy the day. Take what you can out of each day...don't let these years pass you by...
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Thanks buddy. I'm slowly learning how to deal with that sinking stomach when I read her affidavit, the sheer betrayal and everything negative she wants to fantasize about. There's a button in your brain your have to turn off. Smile, walk away and plan your next adventure with your child. It's a skill not easily acquired .. but Im almost there.

Can't be afraid of the thunderstorm my friend .. We need to dance in the rain! As Mr. T. once said .. we're only on this mudball we call earth for so long.
 
At the exchange the other day ex asked if I was going to (other city where my mom lives, an hour out). I said no. But I wondered why she was asking.

I just get a text today from her (shes at MIL's) asking if Im going to (that city) again. I said not today. She said that she was having car problems and was hoping Id be in (that city) to lessen her driving from QC (we could meet there).

Does that mean she drove her car to QC with a 4 year old knowing there was car problems?

I replied that we have plans tomorrow morning in Ottawa (because we do .. so we could not meet there in the morning).

BUT, I did offer that we could drive to (that city) tonight to help her out with the driving. To be "reasonable" .. solution-oriented right?"

I just got another text saying she was borrowing her moms car and was trying to figure out the technicalities and she would get back to me.

I dont know whats a trap and what isnt anymore. Is meeting in Cornwall her way of telling the courts that if she moved to QC that we could meet there from now on (since I'm doing it today?)

If she knew she was having car problems when I dropped D4 off why didnt we discuss it then? Hmm.

Wonder how this will play out. Seems simple right? Just wait! :)
 
Yeah I wouldn't touch it. The court won't see you driving any where as particularly helpful one way or another. This won't get one seconds thought in court.

So I would say...deliver the child to me as scheduled.

You haven't complained (officially, maybe here) that there is a problem going to QC but then she is fully responsible if that driving is too much.

Don't go establishing any new precedents.

My vote is - call her back and tell her you will be waiting for her at the usual designated spot at the designated time. Hope you're not late.
 
I agree with Headwaters1 - do not do anything whatsoever that gives the appearance that you endorse her going to PQ.

The only offer I would give to her is to take D4 until such time as she has reliable transportation figured out. I would make it very clear that you do not approve of her driving child around in an unreliable vehicle (not that you can do anything about it but it would be good to have your objection, and concern about the best interest of the child, in writing).

This shows, yet again, that she does not put the best interests of the child foremost in decision-making.

Score one for your side.
 
Is that city like a halfway point from QC? Doesn't necessarily mean she had car trouble before when she asked. She may just be trying to limit her driving if it's convenient for you, and then the car problem happened. If she's borrowing MIL's car, there's no need to meet her part way.
 
Yes it is a halfway point to QC.
I just want to remain reasonable and willing to work on solutions. So if she's asking to meet me half way tonight .. even if it's with mils car...that I would.

Setting presendents vs. Being reasonable. Not an easy one.

Been 2 hours and no reply from her.

Also .. if I pick D4 up tonight I'm sure she'll ask to have her sunday next week too...which she can't because we'll be camping.

At this point I'd like to just stick to the schedule. But I already threw out the darn offer to meet half way today to be reasonable.
 
I get the feeling she's trying to set you up for permanent halfway pickups.

You offered to meet halfway before she said she could borrow MIL's car. You can still back out of it. If she still had her own car with problems, she shouldn't be meeting you anywhere.
 
I offered after she said she had mil's wheels. My g/f just told me that we are invited out for supper with friends tonight. Perhaps that's all I say to her .. and stick to ordered schedule tomorrow.
 
I suggest that every time she asks for a favour you should remind yourself that she still accuses you of impropriety with your daughter.

If and when you have joint custody then you can set up some ground rules with her to "negotiate" and "cooperate." Until that time I would stick to the rules and be totally unyielding. No one will give a rats ass as long as you obey the rules.

What's the saying on here? Wash - rinse - repeat?
 
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I offered after she said she had mil's wheels. My g/f just told me that we are invited out for supper with friends tonight. Perhaps that's all I say to her .. and stick to ordered schedule tomorrow.
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^now she has you in a defensive mode where you think you have to justify yourself.

Stop it!!! You owe her NO EXPLANATION - she is manipulating you
 
You just say you will stick to the schedule. That is all. If she asks why just repeat that you will stick to the schedule. She has no need to know your going out for dinner or anything to do with your life.

I suspect she is merely engaging you to see how much she can still manipulate you.

Let her mother bank-roll her a new car or not. Not your concern. She can take the bus.
 
You inform her if she isn't at your house or exchange spot on the access date the only way your going to La Belle is with the cops.

You shouldn't of offered her any options and your right about driving around in a crap vehicle...that she knew before hand was crap.

The technicalities are being worked out that she can stay in La Belle now that you gave here a excuse you'd meet her halfway and bailed on her or something. She'll blame you for everything and always will.
 
I responded that since she did not respond that I reconsidered her request and that it was my position that we stick to the schedule to keep it uncomplicated.
She texted back saying that she was thinking the same thing.

Gawd I still have learning to do. She has this power over me from the abuse I've endured.
 
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If she emails you back (which she undoubtedly will) a simple "that is my final decision on the matter" would suffice.
 
Print off the texts....add it too.....always in LaBelle.......and driving a broken down car.

Goldilocks has the child the majority of the time and it's irresponsible that she has trouble making it for you little bit of time.

EOW and Wednesdays....why is that so friggin hard......and no offer to adjust it ...without the court doing it.

Something's changing on Goldilock's end....she had no problems getting drives into your town last year by her fan club and old goat
 
And she's been asking if I was going to (mid point city) since Thursday. She knew the car had issues....and is still driving it. I wonder if she will be driving it home tonight?

Now I'm concerned about D4's safety on the road.
 
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I have no idea how a welfare recipient can own/operate a vehicle and afford proper insurance....a car costs 5k a year to run....without daily trips to Labelle

So you have every right to be concerned.....but there is nothing you can do about it.

Was the car claimed in her FORM 13 financials...we keep bothering you to get?

she says here her car is broke(r)

I think Arabian wrote earlier the old goat will run out of money...maybe she has
 
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