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Journal gmhowell's Journal: Good news, bad news 15

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Bad news: Joe still lives in Ohio.

Good news: I spent three hours with him today. Would have been four, but we were caught a bit short handed, and had no plans.

Given the latter, the day was as good as it could get, no matter what other things went on.

Spoke with Angie's father. He was essentially cordial (he's the observer for the visitation). Spoke with Angie. Even an email won't get you any info on that. And everything else is inside baseball.

Maybe more tomorrow, but probably not until Wednesday. Maybe. Need some time to reflect.

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  • What a bunch of horse crap that is!!!

    You're his father. Last time I heard you hadn't been convicted of domestic violence, child abuse, or sexual abuse. Where does the court get off treating you like someone who needs to be watched when you're spending quality time with your own kid?
    • men have no rights if the woman gets to a lawyer first.

    • Re: (Score:2)

      by elmegil ( 12001 ) *
      One word: kidnapping.

      It's still horseshit, but it doesn't require abuse.

    • Re: (Score:1)

      by gmhowell ( 26755 )
      Condition of the consent decree. If I didn't agree to those terms, we would have gone to a hearing.
      • That still doesn't make it right though.

        Funny, you actually are acting in "the best interests of the child" but they'll probably try to take your acceptance of the consent decree as some proof that you're a horrible monster that shouldn't have anything to do with your own child.

        But, they'll be more than happy to take your money. (In fact they'll make you legally liable to provide money...) I must say that this whole thing makes me incredibly upset and hope I never find myself in such a position.

        • Re: (Score:1)

          by gmhowell ( 26755 )
          There are actually some things that will now be held against me as a result of entering into a consent decree, despite there being no finding of fact. The only one I know for sure is that I cannot own a handgun. There is some part of the Brady bill that causes this. I don't really care (the last time I touched a firearm was years ago with my brother at a firing range). But there might be some other odds and ends.

          Fortunately, my understanding is that this isn't supposed to be considered for permanent custody
  • this leads to more visits.

    Glad you got to see each other.

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