I totally agree with you puppy, but in the other hand, if she is incapable of caring for the children it isn't good for them to be with her.

I worry for my kids sometimes (because stbx has many moods and his depression comes and goes) that they will not be cared for properly, he would never harm them but I just worry they'll be just sitting there while stbx broods silently. So, if he tells me one day that he can't have them for the day because he is not feeling emotionally well and about to crack, I rather have the kids with me.

If things get ugly, documenting the calls would be to Jeff's advantage. I pray they don't, and that, if it comes to that if his state lets him file for legal separation (or not) that mediation can be an option, my S only costed 1,500 by mediation, we split the cost (I gave myself credit for some money he gave ow, so I didnt' even pay for my entire half). By the time the year is up in January, when stbx files he will take the sep. agreement and file for a no contest D, prob pony up 80$ for the paperwork, and that will be it.

Last edited by cat03; 06/23/08 03:14 PM.

Be not afraid...I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten Joel2

30something
2kids
survivor of S, MLC, A, D
I have peace in my heart, at last.