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elleng

(140,826 posts)
Thu Sep 11, 2025, 05:37 PM Sep 11

My older daughter (with 2 kids, 8(girl) and 11 (boy)

Last edited Mon Sep 15, 2025, 03:03 PM - Edit history (1)

is having serious problems with her ex-husband, as he has kept the children from seeing their mother for 2+ weeks; she (and her attorney) have decided the only available next step is for her to obtain 100% custody, so i'm about to read a major document.

Terrible problems for the kids, I'm afraid. Granddaughter's 9th birthday is Oct 1.

Will follow up, but had to share; misery getting to my gut.

((FOLLOW UP)) Younger daughter, and son in law, stopped by yesterday (Sunday) with coffee, and we chatted. (Picture attached.) Apparently they have known about problems (discussed above, ) for some time.

I may have to figure out ways to help the kids, particularly grand daughter.

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elleng

(140,826 posts)
7. ****JUST spoke with my younger Grandson, who lives near me, others are in NJ, We're in MD,
Thu Sep 11, 2025, 08:46 PM
Sep 11

and told him Ihope to see him and the others this weekend.

He's moved into what we called JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, and he likes it! Makes me SO happy!!!!

Thanks for your thoughts!

ShazzieB

(21,631 posts)
8. I wish your daughter and family all the luck in the world.
Fri Sep 12, 2025, 10:49 PM
Sep 12

It's SO unfair to kids when one divorced parent does not cooperate with visitation agreements. Good legal advice is a must in these situations, and it sounds like your daughter is getting that, which is great. I will hold you, her, and the kids in my thoughts.

OldBaldy1701E

(9,085 posts)
10. If he is disobeying a court ordered co-custody arrangement, she needs to prevail upon the court.
Tue Sep 16, 2025, 10:18 AM
Tuesday

They won't stand for that crap unless there is a damned good reason for it. And, it sounds like there isn't.

elleng

(140,826 posts)
11. Right, she's working on it, has a lawyer she likes.
Tue Sep 16, 2025, 01:37 PM
Tuesday

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I'm afraid the kids are unhappy, and I'm not sure what's up with them. Very concerned.

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