Chapter 13 - Custody
I wanted to keep the children with me full time.
Again:
anger.
Priya asked:
“Is Greg unsafe?”
“Financially?”
“With children.”
“He has never hit them.”
“Neglected them?”
“No.”
“Uses drugs?”
“No.”
“Drinks excessively?”
“No.”
“Can he parent?”
“Yes.”
“Then we build from that.”
Temporary schedule:
Children primarily with me during school week.
Greg Wednesday dinner.
Alternating weekends.
No Chloe present during first three months because of no-contact order and children’s distress.
Eleanor and Richard could see children during Greg’s time if he remained present.
Was financial dishonesty relevant?
Yes.
To overall credibility.
Not automatic basis for eliminating parent-child relationship.
Greg attended parenting counseling voluntarily.
He apologized.
Not immediately enough.
But he showed up.
May you like
That mattered.
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