Monday, August 25, 2008

More court drama

That is SO unwanted.

Last week we found ourselves sitting on the 5th floor waiting for our follow up court appearance regarding custody.

As a huge surprise and loop in my plans our social worker called and stated that Kole's "father" called and asked for a continuance. Seriously. He states he is concerned and wants to be apart of his life. I was hysterical and so angry. We have had NO contact with this man except for 3 years ago for a court hearing regarding child support. He hasn't seen or even so much as called to ask how Koley was in the last 8 years. Now this.

I don't need it. I would be so thankful if he would fall of the face of the earth again.

I have a strange suspicion it is all about child support. My theory is that he thinks if I don't have custody that he won't have to pay. Sadly mistaken my friend, I am ordered to pay the county so it will still need to be paid.

The funny part of it all is that I asked for nothing more than insurance when I left over 8 years ago. I asked him to keep him covered and I wouldn't bother him if he left us alone. 4 years ago I went to fill a script for Koley and low and behold he had been dropped from said health insurance. You can bet your butt the next day I filed for child support. He is ordered to pay 50% of all of Koley's bills. I haven't seen a dime.

I can't wait to face him in court in September. (note sarcasm!)

5 comments:

Em said...

Erin, that is awful. I'm so sorry you guys are having to deal with that on top of everything else. Hopefully the judge will see right through him and not put up with his attempt to delay things.


-Emily(E&D07)

Jill said...

What a jerk!?!?! It's all about the money for some people! How amazing?!?!

I always feel that when a parent does this, it's NEVER for the best interset for the child. It's just them being selfish. Jerks. Just jerks.

I'm so sorry Erin!

Anonymous said...

Erin:

I have just spent sometime reading your whole blog. I never knew exactly what was affecting your son, and I just felt this need to know.

Words could never tell you how sorry I am that you and your family have been dealing with this for so many years. I have some history with something slightly related, but I never have I seen such devotion from the parents as you have displayed.

Please let me know if you ever need anything (babysitter, or anything).

Stevi (queenybride)

Andrea said...

You so don't need this! I'm so sorry you now have to deal with him too.

Kim and Dave said...

Erin,
I'm just so sorry you're dealing with this! What a complete jerk!! You and your family are too lovely and sweet to deal with this. Shame on him.