I was never married to my daughters father. I was off meds when I got pregnant. Have been back on them since she was born. I have been hopitalized 3 times since she was born but before she turned 1 and she is 28 months now. all for post-partum dep w bipolar 2. So I am getting married and my fiance is from Germany and we are moving there in 1 1/2 year. I have majority of custody of my daughter, with respect to determine her place of residence despite geographic location (texas law). The problem is that my mom told my ex's mom that I have Bipolar and have been hospitalized 15 times since 18 years old. But, he has 2 felony DUI offences and is on probation. But he will most likely file for full custody when it is time to move to Germany. Is that something that he can do? With his 2 felonies, and the fact that no-one will hire him, and the fact that he has payed 2 months of child support in 28 months weigh against him or will my Bipolar/ post-partum weigh against me?
Sure he can do that. Anyone can file. Also, he already has rights that were given to him in court.
You both have problems that relate to the care of the child, but you seem to know that that is not the central issue.
If your present rights allow you to move your daughter out of the country, why not jump the gun and do it as soon as possible?
I suggest that you also consider your daughter's right to have a relationship with her father. At two years old, she might not remember him later. But do you have a plan to either tell her the truth, or hide it from her? Regardles, I can suggest from experience that you speak about your "ex" with understanding rather than rancor. You would only be teaching her to mistrust in general - at best.
Let yourself believe that we are born innocent - Sarah McLachlin
moving abroad and custody problems
Posted - 08/07/2010 : 01:56:39
