[nwmarshs]

I have been involved in a 3-year custody battle with my vindictive ex where the court granted him sole custody of our 12-year old daughter because of the ongoing conflict between the two of us. Prior to this we had shared custody. Since he has been given sole custody, he has done nothing but try to alienate and sabotage my relationship with our daughter. Since he has been granted sole custody, my daughter has gained in excess of 30 pounds and has really become emotionally distraught. When we had shared custody, I had my daughter in counseling which she was making tremendous progress. Once her father was given sole custody, he immediately stopped the therapy which has caused my daughter to spiral downward.I am deeply concerned about my daughter and am exhausted and terribly disappointed by the Kansas judicial system. I have always been the primary caregiver of my daughter but because her father is able to pay for the high dollar attorneys, I have always been at a disadvantage. Is there anything that I can do?

[ScottGem]

Ask the court that a Guardian Ad liteum be appointed to watch over the girl's interest. As that a compentent court appointed therapist be appointed to evaluate the girl's well being. Hopefully you will get the GAL to recommend returning you as primary custodian.