SD's mother passed away unexpectedly 6 months after her Dad and I seperated. Her maternal Grandma and Grandpa do also get visits and take SD every other weekend. I am close to the Grandma and we do our best to make up for the loss of her Mother.
The only one that has legal rights to SD is her Dad. He has soul custody. He is also the only living parent. i could fight for the right to see her only because I had it added into our agreement. Thus far he does cooperate with allowing her visits.
SD will tell us if this happens again. He knows it's wrong and would not want me or the Grandparents knowing. He tried to cover himself by lying to SD. If I pick her up if he's late at night and he then is caught I will be having a chat with him. Hopefully he doesn't repeat this. SD is at an age where she needs more not less supervison.
The problem with MLC is it brings out the worst behaviors. He used to be a good Dad. It's really sad.
Me 52 H 44 T9 M 5 BD 12/11 H split 8/12 OW moved in 12/12 OW gone for good 6/14 We get closer again 9/14 SD 13 Me 4 Grown
Accept what is...let go of what was and have faith in what will be.