Originally Posted by
fool_me_1ce
I realize this is like a blast from the past, but thought I'd post a quick update after running across this thread. Too many times I'm guilty of looking for advice from a forum and then not returning to share the outcome. Here, then, is "the rest of the story."
After blackmailing dad for a notarized document about visitation, Kaitlyn's mom altered it to read the opposite, saying dad was allowed visits because Kaitlyn lived with MOM! This she took to the caseworker. Dad got a letter stating the child support for mom would continue, so he called the cw, who read the altered doc to dad. Dad's atty faxed actual document to cw, who then faxed a copy of the altered doc to atty. (And yes, we DO have a copy of that!) End of child support for mom.
After agreeing to give dad full custody if he would let mom claim Kaitlyn for 2 years on her tax return, divorce was finalized and dad has full physical custody. Since taking Kaitlyn last February (after moving and providing a false address), and failing to return her until dad provided above-mentioned notarized document, she has not seen Kaitlyn since (missing both her birthday and Christmas). Sad for a precious little girl who deserves a mommy, but best until mom can figure out how to prioritize life and be a mom.
Not a perfect ending, but given the circumstances it was the best one by far.