Custody Arrangement Modification Request

Summary

Emily is seeking to modify the current child custody arrangement due to the fathers consistent unreliability and inability to adhere to the schedule. She initially pursued full custody to establish a stable routine for their child, but the current joint custody arrangement has led to disruptions. Emily is concerned about the proposed week-on, week-off schedule and believes a 5-2 or 4-3 schedule would be more suitable. She highlights the fathers irresponsibility, lack of a valid drivers license, and significant child support arrears. Emily aims to prioritize the childs best interests and ensure a stable and supportive environment.

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. I understand the importance of finding a mutually agreeable arrangement that works for both parents and prioritizes the well-being of our child. However, I have been met with consistent challenges in terms of his unreliability and inability to adhere to the current schedule. My initial intention in pursuing full custody was to establish a stable and predictable routine for our child, which unfortunately has not been the case with the current arrangement. Despite my efforts to maintain open communication and flexibility, it has become increasingly apparent that my child's father struggles to fulfill his responsibilities, resulting in inconsistencies and disruptions in our child's routine. My concerns lie particularly with the prospect of a more demanding schedule, such as a week-on, week-off arrangement. Given the existing challenges, I worry about the impact this could have on our child's stability and overall well-being. Therefore, I strongly believe that alternative arrangements, such as a *-* or a *-* schedule, would be more suitable and beneficial for our child's development and emotional stability. My primary focus throughout this process is to prioritize our child's best interests. I firmly believe that a more structured and consistent routine would offer them the stability and support they need i need this to be re wrote
Hello Emily, I understand your aim to create a stable environment for your child, but you're facing issues due to the father's inconsistency. Your initial goal was full custody for a stable routine, but the current arrangement isn't working. Despite your attempts at communication and flexibility, the disruptions are affecting your child. Concerns about a week-on, week-off schedule are valid due to these challenges. You believe an alternative schedule, like *-* or *-*, could provide more stability. You prioritize your child's best interests, aiming for a structured routine for their development and emotional stability.
've been dealing with a custody battle with the father of my * children since June *. I filed for full custody. It had been a complete nightmare from then. Our original court ordered schedule was, Joint Custody shared Custody on a * on * off basis, with drop off and pickup being at my home. Change of Request ⬇️ Ruesting sole legal and primary Physical Custody, with alternating weekend visits for father..Fri, at 6pm, until sun, at 4pm. Concerns of father not being able to support and not following order. father also has not seen, or Visit Child since Oct 12th * , almost 6 months. We had our first court hearing in june * . The judge required Gardian Ad Litem and set a temporary schedule from then on. Since then it's been a mess. He is late for school half the time, just so irresponsible. Hardly has a working phone. He's shown proof of utilites and a home but no proof of a actual driver's license. Always has an excuse on some days not to have the kids. We were suppose to do parenting classes and I was the only one to do them. He got fired from his job 4 months ago and is working under the table since, cutting trees down/ wood. He acts like this isn't an issue, but is when he cant get the kids on time. He's hardly ever present, sends his gf to get them. Not only that... he's almost * grand behind in child support. Gardian ad litem seems as if she's pushing the issue for him an I to share joint custody. Ladt final court hearing is Jan 18th, but she is asking for a schedule for him and I. She suggested a week in an a week off, but why do that when he can barely do 3 days? It's almost impossible to communicate with him. But I'm suppose to be sending her an email about scheduling or what I think we should do I'm just lost on what to do. This is completely insane to me how he gets by with all this. Also i still have no proof of a vaild drivers license We are in Virginia.
I understand the challenging situation, Emily. In Virginia:
- Courts consider the best interests of the child.
- Stability and routine are important factors.
- Non-compliance with court orders can affect custody decisions.
- Child support arrears can influence custody and visitation rights.
- Guardian ad Litem's recommendation is not final; the judge makes the final decision.
Consider documenting all instances of irresponsible behavior and non-compliance to share with your lawyer and the court.
Can you write an email to send to gardian ad litem
Subject: Request for Consideration and Change of Custody Arrangement
Dear Guardian ad Litem,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Emily, and I am writing to express my concerns and propose changes to our current custody schedule.
- I have been experiencing ongoing issues with the father's adherence to the current schedule, causing disruptions in our children's routine.
- Given the existing challenges, I am concerned about the proposed week-on, week-off arrangement.
- I suggest an alternative schedule, such as a *-* or *-* arrangement, which I believe would benefit our children's development and emotional stability.
- I have evidence of the father's irresponsibility, non-compliance with court orders, and lack of proof of a valid driver's license.
- There are also significant arrears in child support.
My primary aim is to ensure the best interests of our children. I look forward to discussing this further.
Sincerely,
Emily