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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven't read the entire thread, but DO NOT give him every weekend. You NEED downtime with the kids. Say "No" very firmly and stop discussing it. He can do one overnight a week, it can be on rotating days, he's always welcome at games/performances/extracurricular practices/matches whatever. He cannot have every bit of fun time with the kids.

I would offer to extend his summer parenting time, and if he doesn't get alternating holidays, increase his holiday time. [/quote]

Here's the thing you don't seem to understand, OP doesn't get the final say in this.[/quote]

I understand it VERY well actually. If he hasn't filed in court, OP is not required to discuss it with him after offering something entirely reasonable. And even then, she can go through a lawyer. Yes it's expensive, but kids need downtime with BOTH parents - for OP to be the "all work and no play" parent is unfair to the kids, and to OP.

I'm a single mom, I've been through TWO custody battles, TWO child support battles, and my ex filed a motion FALSELY claiming I violated our order, plus I've been through a child services investigation based on a FALSE report. I've won every single fight. I have more experience with this sh!t than most of you probably.

OP does need to be willing to compromise. And if dad wants 50/50, he might need a lower paying job and the kids might need to go to public school. OP should be open to the possibility. OP does NOT need to give up every bit of fun time with the kids - she should absolutely have two full weekends a month with them. [/quote]

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