DD and I have actually gone down to do Disney World a couple times. Plenty of options & variety, plus, when she was younger, they offered children's activities (a.k.a. "day care") that gave Dad time for a nap now & then.

Anonymous wrote:Child has a right to be exposed to both cultures. To prevent him from sharing his would be equally bad as him preventing you from sharing yours. You sound selfish and picking the wrong battles.

OP isn't arguing that the ex shouldn't be able to take their daughter to services for his religion. She's explained that the ex is the one who's pushing for exclusivity in the spirituality department.

You're not insane to be concerned about your children's comfort when visiting Dad. However, the law is typically silent on questions of rooming/sleeping arrangements for siblings. There are lots of rules & regulations for the same as it applies to foster children, but for families...not so much.

That said, this is very jurisdictional, and you would do better to address any legal questions to the lawyer who helped handle your divorce.

Signed, a completely non-qualified web developer.

Anonymous wrote:I really think that you need to consider therapy or turning to a minister for pastoral care or maybe look at Women's Center of Vienna? I don't say this because there is anything wrong with you. I say this because your post sounds like you need an outlet, a place for more support for you and the hard work you do. It's not easy but it's not going to get better if you keep choking on your feelings.

+1

It sounds like potentially very normal behavior issues for your son. The ongoing therapy (and suggestions from others to investigate whether there might be additional/deeper issues at work) are all good, and ought to be continued. But for your sake, you need to get yourself a support structure. Friends, church (if you're of that mindset), a therapist of your own, support group connected to the school...or even just posting here as a start.

I've been the sole parent for my daughter (14) since my wife passed when DD was 4. It's not easy, but it *can* be done. I know it sounds cliche', but hang in there!

Anonymous wrote:Zero chance. He sounds like a loser. Glad you have made a happy new life for DD.

I'd give you *highly unlikely* and for the same reason (sounds like a loser)...but those losers seem to have a way of being just flighty enough to try to change their minds & waltz back in as if everyone else should be fine with their latest decision du jour. Like a number of previous posters have said, there's no legal need to acknowledge the loser, but it would be very wise to have a chat with the new husband (and very real dad) about how to address the event if Loser ever does try to come back into the picture.

A little late to the party on this thread, but speaking as one with a daughter only a couple years past this point, (14), I'd want the other parent to tell me what's happening.

Of course, a little decorum and an attitude of "as parents, we're all in this together" vs. "look what your slut daughter sent!" would be most appreciated.