hexx

Thanks firebolt, I needed that

jjj111

How did it go calling about changing the restraining order? I think that's a great idea. After what he did, you and your daughter deserve some time to heal in peace.

Refiner

I guess I'm perplexed as to why you are allowing him to even call your daughter? If he's in jail it's even a collect call, right?

hexx

I didn't get a chance to call on Friday (had to deal with getting paperwork for son's therapy) but I will be calling on Monday.

Refiner-I don't have a choice in letting him call. When we went to court for the restraining order the judge granted him 50/50 custody, and phone calls from jail (this was prior to all of the charges). I asked the judge how much I was expected to put on the phone for collect calls and the judge said that was up to me. I put 25.00 (least amount allowed) for pre-paid collect calls twice per month. That gives him about 10-12 phone calls per month. Since it was decided that I had to by the judge, I have to. Right now I can't have it appear as if I am keeping him from speaking with his daughter until I can get things changed.

Refiner

That is such a crock of ****!!!! Sorry you and your DD have to endure the manipulation and entitlement of this monster. Hopefully you'll be free for AT LEAST 20 YEARS SOON!!

hexx

Thank you. When I went in for the original restraining order I asked for 0 contact with any of us. But, my AH was only charged with Assault w/a deadly weapon (felony), battery (misdemeanor), and resisting arrest (also misdemeanor) at that point. I guess that still wasn't enough for the judge decide that he was an unfit parent.

He now also has a charge of child abuse, false imprisonment, and second battery which are all felony charges. I am hoping that will weight in my favor to get things back a little more under my control.

Luckily my son is 19 and from a previous marriage so I only have one child that he has any claim to that I have to try to protect from his manipulation.