My question involves a child custody case from the State of: Washington
I have two questions and I'll try to keep it brief.
Divorce and PP finalized over 2 years ago. 2 boys ages 9 and 4. Ongoing problems since it was finalized. I keep an attorney around so I can navigate my boys' father's controlling behavior concerning court order as he likes to interpret it to benefit him. I have two years of text documentation between dad and I (this is written in the CO that this be the only way we communicate, and it's actually working in my favor!).
1. We have mutual decision making for medical/education. My oldest never handled divorce well, tends to act out or shut down. I have been telling dad he needs therapy. Dad refuses and says it's because I'm a terrible parent and he is a perfect child when he is with him. I have repeatedly asked throughout the two years if he will reconsider, I get the same answer. This is all documented. I have third parties from my son's school and CPS worker suggesting he get counseling. I'm not asking him to foot the bill, I will pay for everything. I was advised to not get him counseling on my own as I could run into problems not getting dad's approval and it not being a mutual decision. My question is can I go to court myself without an attorney to ask for court ordered therapy for my son? I know the judge will tell us to try mediation however, my attorney specifically left that part out of the court order because he knows the ex is impossible to deal with and that it will take court action to make anything happen.
2. Plain and simple my oldest son is miserable with his dad. It's mostly emotional abuse that is almost impossible to prove. The youngest is treated well at this point. My case is mostly "puzzle pieces" over the last two years of an angry, controlling ex who does not have the best interests of the boys at heart. Parental alienation is happening for sure, but can't prove it. My attorney says I have about a 60% shot of getting custody at this point and is almost positive I would get a GAL recommendation. Those odds just don't seem good enough for me and I know how hard it is to get a change of custody. I'm just curious if I should wait until my oldest is around 12 and can talk to the judge himself. Maybe he will have some pull. Will the judge even listen?
I have two questions and I'll try to keep it brief.
Divorce and PP finalized over 2 years ago. 2 boys ages 9 and 4. Ongoing problems since it was finalized. I keep an attorney around so I can navigate my boys' father's controlling behavior concerning court order as he likes to interpret it to benefit him. I have two years of text documentation between dad and I (this is written in the CO that this be the only way we communicate, and it's actually working in my favor!).
1. We have mutual decision making for medical/education. My oldest never handled divorce well, tends to act out or shut down. I have been telling dad he needs therapy. Dad refuses and says it's because I'm a terrible parent and he is a perfect child when he is with him. I have repeatedly asked throughout the two years if he will reconsider, I get the same answer. This is all documented. I have third parties from my son's school and CPS worker suggesting he get counseling. I'm not asking him to foot the bill, I will pay for everything. I was advised to not get him counseling on my own as I could run into problems not getting dad's approval and it not being a mutual decision. My question is can I go to court myself without an attorney to ask for court ordered therapy for my son? I know the judge will tell us to try mediation however, my attorney specifically left that part out of the court order because he knows the ex is impossible to deal with and that it will take court action to make anything happen.
2. Plain and simple my oldest son is miserable with his dad. It's mostly emotional abuse that is almost impossible to prove. The youngest is treated well at this point. My case is mostly "puzzle pieces" over the last two years of an angry, controlling ex who does not have the best interests of the boys at heart. Parental alienation is happening for sure, but can't prove it. My attorney says I have about a 60% shot of getting custody at this point and is almost positive I would get a GAL recommendation. Those odds just don't seem good enough for me and I know how hard it is to get a change of custody. I'm just curious if I should wait until my oldest is around 12 and can talk to the judge himself. Maybe he will have some pull. Will the judge even listen?
Modification of Custody: Court Ordered Counseling and Custody Modification (Down the Road)
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