Thanks for replying. I know you have your hands full.
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The latest in our situation is that she still wants to go abroad for a month to get herself together, however this will place a big burden on me and S6, between my job, his school and the need for an outside caretaker. I am leaning more towards not letting her go while the school year is still on, however I am trying to find the balance not to be too controlling.
Unless you can legally prevent her taking S6 out of the country, how will you not let her go? I'm not being a smart mouth, but really would like to know. You're correct about finding balance so as not to appear controlling. IMHO, it would have to be in a way she doesn't feel you are trying to control her. I don't know how or if that's possible.
You might be able to get a free short phone conference with a lawyer, just to see if you can prevent her taking the child. IDK, it's just a thought. Six months in a six year old's schooling, is a long time.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!