Q: Modification/Best interest factors
In 18’ I gave my ex wife sole legal and sole physical custody (supervised visitation to her discretion not to exceed 10 hrs a month) of our daughter. At the time I was going through some Legal issues Of DV with my girlfriend, hence agreeing to give my ex all that power. I tried to terminate that order but it didn’t turn in my favor. They kept the status quo. My question is:
1. Would it be wise to try to modify now or wait longer? I was taken involuntarily to a mental health facility due to a crisis
2. Visitation has stopped due to covid because it is supervised and at a facility and she “doesn’t feel comfortable” (which I think it’s BS). She does however have discretion over the visitation is this something I can get her on?
She does still follow the telephone communication schedule we agreed on.
I know she will argue that her having our daughter is in her best interest but I disagree.
A: The answer to this question falls under the heading of "Never Ask-Never Get" or "It Cannot Hurt to Ask." Suggestion: If you were represented by a lawyer in the divorce you should contact them and pay them to help you get what you want. Why? Because I can read your latent anger in this post, which means the Judge can read it in everything you write or say to them.
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