by Clyfland » Sat Feb 15, 2014 12:54 pm
The reason she still has to go to visitation with her father because I previously denied visitation due to the abuse. I was sentenced with $20,000 in fines and 180 day suspended jail sentence. I could deny visitation again and go to jail for six months, but I figure that would do a lot less than the court systems are already doing. There was even a child psychologist that agreed that abuse had taken place and the Judge didn't want to hear it because the psychologist was out of state. So, CPS was called, there investigation lasted all of one phone call to the accused. I take my daughter to counseling, actively involved in church, school, and she is the top performer in her grade. So, I'm not doing that badly as a parent. My main concern was the four(almost) 5 year old being allowed to abuse her. His grandmother and parents allow it and don't discpline and punish my daughter for even saying he hit or kicked her. The only reason I am in my relatives house is because my finances are completely and I do mean completely tied up with all of the court proceedings. Unfortunately, her dad has money and she is too young for the Judge to want to talk to her. She is 6 and the legal age is 12. if she's being physically or emotionally abused you are obligated to NOT send here there, and let him go to court and explain to the judge what's going on. Of course you will insist that she be interviewed by a court appointed child psychologist. Let him know that's what you plan to do, and don't send her there ANYMORE! You have only one, and only one chance to show your daughter that she is the most important thing in your life. Screw this up and you will regret it for the rest of your days. Good luck, I hope you hear me, I've been there and I care about your kid.