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<blockquote data-quote="mstang67chic" data-source="post: 304821" data-attributes="member: 2459"><p>I'm so sorry this happened but at the same time I'm kind of glad. You were NOT hurt (Thank God), you were NOT at fault, you have witnesses and you have documentation. I know you wanted to handle things in more of a calm manner but IH brought this on himself. When you apply for the restraining order take copies of some of your documentation...it may help...ask your lawyer about it. The others are right though....even if the house is part his legally, with a restraining order, he can not live there. If that doesn't happen, I also agree...move his things out of the bedroom and put a DEADBOLT on the door. Heck for that matter, put a key lock doorknob, deadbolt AND a chain.</p><p></p><p>You have cameras set up through out the house....secure the recording station and as often as possible either make copies of the tapes/discs or store them somewhere safe. If the system doesn't record sound, consider upgrading to one that does. These recordings aren't biased and can be used in court to prove or disprove any accusations or events.</p><p></p><p>I know this is not the way or the time you wanted to start this process but it is what it is. The silver lining in this may be that because this is happening NOW, something worse may not happen to you down the line. Talk to your lawyer again about step-daughter, express your concern to CPS, do what you can to protect her. If that doesn't accomplish anything, try to give her a way to contact you if she ever needs it. Have her memorize it, write it in code in her diary...whatever. You may not have legal rights but if she were to call you if she was in danger, I don't think anyone in their right mind would have a problem with you picking her up as long as you took her to the authorities. Ask your lawyer about that too. She's lived with IH and difficult child....she loves them but I'm sure she knows what's up too. Know what I mean??</p><p></p><p>Sending good thoughts and a lot of hugs. I know it's a mess but I hope this turns out the best way possible.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mstang67chic, post: 304821, member: 2459"] I'm so sorry this happened but at the same time I'm kind of glad. You were NOT hurt (Thank God), you were NOT at fault, you have witnesses and you have documentation. I know you wanted to handle things in more of a calm manner but IH brought this on himself. When you apply for the restraining order take copies of some of your documentation...it may help...ask your lawyer about it. The others are right though....even if the house is part his legally, with a restraining order, he can not live there. If that doesn't happen, I also agree...move his things out of the bedroom and put a DEADBOLT on the door. Heck for that matter, put a key lock doorknob, deadbolt AND a chain. You have cameras set up through out the house....secure the recording station and as often as possible either make copies of the tapes/discs or store them somewhere safe. If the system doesn't record sound, consider upgrading to one that does. These recordings aren't biased and can be used in court to prove or disprove any accusations or events. I know this is not the way or the time you wanted to start this process but it is what it is. The silver lining in this may be that because this is happening NOW, something worse may not happen to you down the line. Talk to your lawyer again about step-daughter, express your concern to CPS, do what you can to protect her. If that doesn't accomplish anything, try to give her a way to contact you if she ever needs it. Have her memorize it, write it in code in her diary...whatever. You may not have legal rights but if she were to call you if she was in danger, I don't think anyone in their right mind would have a problem with you picking her up as long as you took her to the authorities. Ask your lawyer about that too. She's lived with IH and difficult child....she loves them but I'm sure she knows what's up too. Know what I mean?? Sending good thoughts and a lot of hugs. I know it's a mess but I hope this turns out the best way possible. [/QUOTE]
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