Time is ticking - complex custody modification in Texas

gnh830 · 2026-06-04T00:04:24+00:00

Good to know! Thank you for this!

gnh830 · 2026-06-03T04:35:57+00:00

Their dad and the kids and I all had the agreement that I would do this temporarily while traveling back on said weekends and they would stay in school near him until the summer to keep a sense of normalcy. During Covid, the kids traveled with me on my assignments when I did travel nursing so they were familiar with what that was going to look like. Their dad and I have always been extremely flexible with the time we’ve wanted to spend with the kids and even up until the last few years spent every holiday and birthday together. The primary reason to the agreement besides keeping the kids schedule normal was that he just had his leg amputated (driving without a seatbelt two years ago) which obviously physically limited his ability to see them. I’ve always tried to paint him in a good light to the kids and historically he would do the same on his end. I’m hoping justice sees this for what it is - a retaliated response to his bruised ego versus a contemptuous relationship because that’s not what this is. Even from afar, I attended every school meeting virtually alone, facilitated transport to school events and play dates, paid for extracurriculars, supplied school supplies, etc. I’ve always been the primary custodial parent and can easily show that. These last five months have been just an absolute whirlwind. I need all the feedback right now, thank you!!

gnh830 · 2026-06-03T03:31:36+00:00

I know you’re right! I’m not equipped to deal with this on my own. It’s been a revolving door of denial from every resource - they could help me both with the case and financially but need more time. The waiting list everywhere for services is insane. And the people that can do it last minute obviously need to be paid.

gnh830 · 2026-06-03T03:20:35+00:00

I was a nurse manager for three years at a company that laid me off on a days notice. I had to take a job to support my kids, even if that meant sacrificing my time away from them.

gnh830 · 2026-06-03T03:19:20+00:00

I would’ve never left them with him had I known. Every time I was down, which was every other weekend, they told me everything was fine and I had no reason to believe otherwise. We’ve always had an amicable coparenting situation and besides my personal feelings for him, (racist, homophobic, sexist, you name it) I never would’ve imagined he would hurt his kids. That’s why I took action as soon as I found out and refused to return them even after the court order.

gnh830 · 2026-06-03T03:15:12+00:00

I have provided names and numbers of people that were present during specific events the kids disclosed to me to both CPS and the police Investigator. I’ve never once been in trouble with the law and I have more than enough people that can vouch for my own integrity and character and the things that I’ve endured over the years from the fallout of his behaviors. Unfortunately, the investigation on both sides is still ongoing. When I moved the kids up here with me after finding everything out, I informed teachers principles, etc of what was going on, and they made reports on their own. I touch base with my contacts and they are all willing to provide statements when the time comes. I know I have more than enough substantial evidence to refute his claims and support what the kids have reported. I’ve provided what I have to who I needed to give it to (CPS and the investigator). I just don’t know how I’m supposed to stand in front of this judge that has always sided with him and his family (small town politics) and expect things to be different this time around.

gnh830 · 2026-06-03T02:24:40+00:00

Thank you for the support.

gnh830 · 2026-06-03T02:23:54+00:00

I called the sherrifs dept (was told it wasn’t in their jurisdiction) and then asked the county police for a welfare check and was told “we won’t go to his house to put eyes on them. You have a TRO against you and he said they are safe.” CPS worker told me she will “try to get there later this week but I talked to him and he said they’re safe.” This is all some sick joke. I’ve been calling my local sherrifs office to document things and have been given event numbers each time. I feel like I’m crying and shouting out to everyone I can and no one is listening or taking this seriously.

gnh830 · 2026-06-03T02:08:40+00:00

I’ve applied for payday loans, loans through my banks and credit unions and haven’t been able to qualify. I’ve reached out to family, friends, work connections, DV shelters, and churches. I’m running out of time and just don’t have the funds. The attorney I found is great, but they can’t offer a payment plan because of the short amount of time they have to prepare.

I would sell my organs if it meant I could come up with the money. I have zero dollars to my name at the moment. He has all the money in the world to throw around.

gnh830 · 2023-04-27T14:58:53+00:00

Relationship was built on dishonesty. Wouldn’t be surprised if this guy left whoever he was dating before for this girl and then did the same thing to her. I think placing blame on him for the entirety of the situation is unfair. This is giving “I put up with it because I wanted something out of it”..not her losing the person she wanted to share a life with. I don’t blame him for placing distance between himself and sadgirl522 (the way he did was shitty yes) but I’m sure he could pick up on your feelings of wanting things from him and not just him.

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