[RobRoy]

I go to court next Friday to get a "temporary parenting plan" put in place to give me legal "custodial parent" status of my daughter until the official court date late next spring.

My daughter has been living with me and her step mom since mid February.

Her mothers protest (the reason this is even going to court) is that my daughter should continue to live with me but I should continue sending her child support which she will reimburse every month provided I meet certain criteria.

Oh, I haven't seen any money yet.

Her response was basically, "you keep the kid and keep sending me money."

I'm hoping the court sees it that way...

[VRWC_minion]

I go to court next Friday to get a "temporary parenting plan" put in place to give me legal "custodial parent" status of my daughter until the official court date late next spring.

As a Dad who had custody of my son from 18 months old let me tell you that whatever is temporary becomes permanent. Plus, don't hold your breath getting child support. My ex refused to pay and while Dad's were being carted off to jail for owing a few months my ex was forgiven years of back support with no reason what-so-ever.

At leat everything else was 50/50.She got the assets and I got the debt. I still can't for the life of me understand why she refused to give me the crib.

[griffin]

"...until the official court date late next spring"

Holy bananas....your court date is late next spring!? Didn't think my courts could be any worse at scheduling. Guess I was wrong.

[Jim Noble]

>>you keep the kid and keep sending me money<<

This is a surprisingly common situation.

You can kiss the money goodbye, please don't spend any emotional energy or fees on that issue-the money is gone, forget about it.

Save your energy for caring for your child.