Custody Travesty

West Virginia Supreme Court hits a foul ball ^ | 12/12/03 | me

[TheSpottedOwl]

The comment from Travis:

"After raising my daughter for several years, it seems the supreme court of WV has decided to rip her out of her school just before Christmas and send her off to another state to live with her mother. If anyone has any thoughts or opinions, feel free to share, after having read the above case ruling. As always, my daughter and I stand in need of your prayers".

Say a prayer for Travis and his little girl. If anyone can help, please do!

[farmfriend]

ping and bump

[4CJ]

From May 1998 until the issuance of the mandate in this case, the child has lived in West Virginia with her father and grandparents. The majority opinion, without any justification, has ripped this child from the stability of her life in West Virginia and ordered her to be removed to Florida to start a new life. This decision is not in the best interests of the child. It is in Ms. Hager's best interest.

Prayers for Travis and his daughter.

[wvnavyvet]

Take the child and run

[Eva]

Is Travis the poster who has often posted regarding fathers' parental rights?

This is really sad, could you tell us more about the facts regarding why the wife's new husband was declared a clear and present danger to the child?

[TheSpottedOwl]

This is really sad, could you tell us more about the facts regarding why the wife's new husband was declared a clear and present danger to the child?

Actually, it is a bf, not a husband. I was so upset when I read this, that I posted it over here. I hope Travis will register and fill you in. The main thing is that the child has lived with her daddy for 7 years. To uproot her is destructive to this child, imo....

[TheSpottedOwl]

Take the child and run

Mmmm, wish it was that easy. That is illegal, btw...

[Eva]

A boyfriend???? That's unbelievable. What kind of example is that setting for the child? So, the woman abandoned her child and moved to Florida and now wants the kid back? ...and the court grants it.

[<1/1,000,000th%]

This is tragic. Prayers for Travis and daughter.

[wvnavyvet]

Of course I realize that, I thinking from my heart and if in the same situation that's probably what I'd do. Can this be appealed at a federal level?

[BriarBey]

You do that and there will be an Amber alert.

[ppaul]

From May 1998 until the issuance of the mandate in this case, the child has lived in West Virginia with her father and grandparents. The majority opinion, without any justification, has ripped this child from the stability of her life in West Virginia and ordered her to be removed to Florida to start a new life. This decision is not in the best interests of the child. It is in Ms. Hager's best interest.

Surprise?
Don't you know the woman is always "The Victim."
The courts exist to ensure that womyn's rights are upheld.
We've sat back and watched it happen.
Where were the military leaders when they succumbed to orders to let women go on the front lines?
Where were the employers?
Such is post-femnist America.
Better get used to it.

[TheSpottedOwl]

You have a good point.

[FReepaholic]

Ping. You might be interested in this.

[FReepaholic]

>>...the majority has clearly ignored this evidence which conclusively demonstrates that the best interests of the child is with her father and in her home in West Virginia....<<

Actually, the best interest of the child would be to have the mother move to WV close enough so that the child could enjoy a relationship with BOTH parents.

Too bad the court couldn't order that.

[TheSpottedOwl]

Does anyone know the addresses, phone numbers, fiancially impaired folks, for the West Virginia Supreme Court.

Maybe this won't help Travis keep his little girl, but it surely will get some attention.

WV FReeper Ping!!!!

[TheSpottedOwl]

Actually, the best interest of the child would be to have the mother move to WV close enough so that the child could enjoy a relationship with BOTH parents.

Well yeah, that's logical. Dealing with the courts is like dealing with PMS...and I'm a woman!

[WV Mountain Mama]

I have never heard of the court giving the man full custody after the divorce is final and he moves out of state. I think the court tells him that if he wants to see the child, he better stay near. Of course, if the mother is looking after the best interest of her daughter, she won't make her move.

[TheSpottedOwl]

I'm going to ask the father if he will come over here and provide additional info...