Lannie Resnick's Analysis

The father reported that he wants ….. He understands that the mother believes that she should have a change of custody but the children do not want to be with her.

In the case of Bruce and Douglas [2014] FamCA80, proceedings relate to parenting arrangements for the child L Douglas, between the applicant Ms Bruce, who is the child’s mother, and the respondent Mr Douglas, who is the child’s father. The child, aged two and a half years at the time of the hearing, has lived with her mother since her birth in April 2011, and has spent very limited time with her father. The mother seeks orders that the child

Mr. Katzoff stated in July 2014, they came up with an agreement, joint decision making which included four overnights. He indicated that he agreed to 4 overnights over a 14 day period until Hudson fourth birthday. He indicated that he wanted to avoid litigation. The father reported on the child’s fourth birthday, Dr. Kaplowicz was going to make a recommendation for a fifth overnight. It was recommended and he get an extra overnight. The father stated that he agreed to the recommendation of Dr. Kapolowicz to avoid going to court. However, he indicated that from the beginning he wanted to 50-50 custody. The father stated that the parents signed a document agreeing to the proposal of Dr. Koplowicz. Mr. Katzoff stated that the parents lived by Dr. Koplowicz recommendation for about one year until October 2015. He indicated that decided that he was no longer agreeable to the plan of Dr. Koplowicz. He reported that Dr. Koplowicz recommendation indicated that the father would not get a sixth day until after the child was in first grade (2.5 years later).

It's unknown if that was handled. They wondered why the children were always sick. Recently, dad mentioned the mold. Dad doesn't go in the home; he and the mother don't get along. Dad was aware of the mold and he thought it was being handled but it's unkown. There are concerns of no beds in the home. They assume all the children sleep on a mattress with the mother. It's unclear if there are other children who live at the home. This is hearsay and TJ has mentioned this. TJ missed the first day of school because of staph; dad took him to the doctor. Dad is the custodial parent for TJ and Londyn. Mom signed over her rights for them to dad. DHS has that form and there was a written letter. Mom has a total of 6 children. The parents have court next Thursday. Mom put dad on child support for Kennadi. There was a verbal agreement between mom and dad for them to have one week on and one week off. This is dad's week to have them. Dad has a new girlfriend and mom is acting out because of that. On yesterday, mom got TJ an early dismissal and procceded to the grandmother's home to get the girls. The grandmother refused to give them to her. Mom came with her friend (Chiquita), initally. Mom brought the police with her to the grandmother's

Father contends that the circuit court erred by denying his motion to modify its child-support order. Mother avers, however, that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion by failing to modify its child-support order. We agree with Mother.

A court battle is erupting over the fate of a 3-year old named Braelynn. Her adopted family claims that she is theirs since they legal adopted her when her biological mother gave away all here parental rights. However, the father was incarcerated at this time and did not have a say in the ordeal. But now that he is out, he wants his daughter back since his parental rights should have never been terminated due to his incarceration. The Dalsings had adopted her from three weeks old and Braelynn has never met her biological dad. Yet a judge agreed with the biological father’s argument and vacated the adoption. Braelynn is still living with the couple but have requested a re-hearing at the state court of appeals.

Ms. Leavitt stated the reason for the evaluation is due to the divorce proceedings between the parents, where they were not able to come to an agreement regarding the custody of the children. She reported that the parents tried to mediate twice and was unsuccessful. She indicated that the parents did not discuss custody until the court appearance and Mr. Wilner indicated that he wanted full custody.

Mr. Sanchez-Martinez and the evaluator discussed the future for the children. The father reported that he believes that he can care for the children needs. He stated that he wants to put the children in a positive state of mind. He indicated that he should have residential custody. He indicated that he does not believe that there will be any transitional issues with the children of custody.

Regardless of how this matter is decided it is imperative that you know that parenting arrangements for children will not remain the same throughout the child’s life and that you will have to work with Mr. Isaac to adapt and allow for flexibility as your children’s needs

On 09/03/15 Mya had a court hearing for charges as a runaway. According to the child on 09/02/15 her mother and mother’s live in boyfriend argued and somehow the argument filtered to her. After the argument, Ms. Perkins and her boyfriend got into their car and moved out of the home. Ms. Perkins told Mya she could not go and the child was left at the home alone. After her mother left, Mya contacted law enforcement who came and took her in because of the previous runaway charge. At this time Mya has disclosed to the reporter that she doesn’t want to return to her mother’s home because she’s mistreated, her mother buys her boyfriend clothes and pays his bill, and doesn’t provide food for her to eat. Ms. Perkins was not present for Mya’s court

Reporter stated the following: Cortez has been living with Felicia since September 4th, 2015 when his mom dropped him off. Felicia and Cortez had seen the mom for the first time on last Tuesday. The mom came and got him on last Tuesday and dropped him off on Thanksgiving Day. The mom has custody. The mom does not want Cortez and it is unknown why. Felicia said the mom is refusing to sign over guardianship because she does not want to lose her benefits. The mom does not want to lose her place to live but she does not want Cortez. Roosevelt (dad) signed over guardianship to Felicia but the mom did not. However, the mom signed over guardianship to her other child’s (unknown) father. If the mom gives up Cortez she will not receive benefits. The

The next hearing involved timesharing. The mother and father could not agree on a schedule that was best for the child. The mother was concerned that the father was not bonding enough because his mother did most

The Defendant has attempted several times attempted to contact the Plaintiff concerning reunification therapy and the status of his daughter. The Plaintiff has refused to return any of his phone calls and has refused to inform him about anything concerning his daughter.

At issue in this petition is whether the determination by the trial court, should the child be turned over to Julie Williams. In light, of this judgement solely based on prior gestational agreement forms, Julie Williams is requesting that the decision be overturned and the surrogate turn over the child.

In regards to educational decision-making, the mother reported that Ethan attended Mazel Day School when he was two years old. She indicated that it was a full day program. The teacher recommended services and early intervention. She indicated that Ethan was evaluated and determined to need special services as part of the early intervention program. He was given occupational therapy, speech therapy and counseling. He was subsequently placed in special education. Services were provided at the home, she indicated that she present for all sessions. The father met the speech and occupational therapist once. He did not inquire to learn skills needed to help the child. The mother reported that he was not involved.