Need help saving my family - part 10

[Scorp7]

Eric, because of the major difference in my income versus my W's I will be paying her child support, although reduced somewhat, even if we have 50/50. The only way I wouldn't have to pay is if the kids were with me more than 60% of the time. I will do what I have to in order to support my kids when they're with my W regardless. I haven't told her that yet but I will soon.

I suspect my W is having the same issue as your ex as far as letting go of control. I understand, it would be very hard for her to not have the kids with her half the time even though right now due to her new job she isn't the primary care giver, my MIL is. The main issue is control so given time she may get used to the idea. If not then the court will decide.

I like you suggestion for a parenting plan. Very reasonable.

As far as the thing about Easter (I ended up letting my W have the kids for Easter and telling her they will be for an extra day) I'm sure I had some expectation that she would know that the kids love going to the family gatherings as they always had. I didn't want to assume she would know that my family would be getting together so I wanted to tell her what the plan was. Not an issue this time though since I went along with her wishes except for asking for another day.