"In the early stages, we agreed to continue to spend time together as a family to make things easier for the kids, which has included twice-weekly dinners, and holidays spent together. It's worked in one critical way: the kids are doing OK and, although they're not happy about the situation overall, they have adjusted well to the changes in our lifestyle."
"We're not in litigation, so he's able to delay discussions for weeks or months at a time. He has booked vacations over my custodial time. He often suggests a plan during my parenting time in front of the kids, putting me in an impossible situation when they get excited. Worst of all, he's threatening to sue my parents to compel them to pay for all college costs."
Separation occurred about 18 months ago; the parents share two children, aged 13 and 15. They agreed to maintain twice-weekly family dinners and joint holidays to minimize disruption, and the children have adjusted well emotionally despite ongoing unhappiness. The ex-partner delays legal discussions, books vacations during the other parent's custodial time, proposes plans during the other's parenting time in front of the children, and threatens to sue the grandparents to force payment of college costs. The custodial parent is paying for all healthcare and activity expenses and feels trapped prioritizing the children's mental health while enduring cruelty and manipulation. Financial counsel questions the legal basis for suing the grandparents.
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