onmyownagain Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 My stbxw and I have an 11 year old daughter who wants to live with me for a week and then with her for a week. Wife says this is wrong because the weekend should be enough? Daughter made a big fuss so she has reluctantly agreed but am I doing something wrong?
nittygritty Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 No, continue trying to get equal time of alternating weeks, meaning 1 week at Mom's house and 1 week at Dad's house. It sounds like your ex is either going to go for full custody and/or more child support.
a4a Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 If it does not interfere with her schooling I do not see the issue. I would rehash this. If your D wants this and it is ok with you and you can supervise the same as the other parent...... there is no reason not to have full 50/50 custody. What part are you not mentioning here...... ? Why would the EXW protest?
nittygritty Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Also, your daughter's loyalties are being torn between two parents whom she loves. She has friends and plans of her own about how she would like to spend her time. Try not to take it personally and just put the child's best interest first.
nittygritty Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 I agree with a4a, legally obtain 50/50 joint custody.
Mustang Sally Posted January 28, 2008 Posted January 28, 2008 Every family is different. Just because she is the mom does not automatically make her time with and parenting of your daughter more important than yours. I agree that you should aim for joint custody if that is what you want, and especially if that is what your daughter wants. It sounds completely appropriate and reasonable to me. Good Luck.
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