Q: Can my soon to be ex- husband dictate who watches our kids when we are at work?
This is a fresh divorce (2 weeks). We still live in the same house but hoping he is moving soon. There has been a long history of mental/emotional abuse. There was a first time ever confrontation between my mom (our full time sitter - 5 days/wk) and my husband regarding some verbal/emotional abuse she had witnessed by him to me. He had even accused my mom of assaulting him; however, her Ring camera caught it all and was clearly caught in a lie. He has since denied this allegation. Since this confrontation my husband will not allow our kids to be babysat by her out of spite/punishment for her. He threatens to go pick them up if I take them there in the mornings and cause a scene. She and the kids adore each other. She has been watching our kids every day for nearly 11 years when we work. The children miss her dearly and she misses them. They are being watched by a 21yr old now. He typically would take them to my mom as I go to work before he does-I feel I have no control. What can I do
A: First, you need an attorney in your divorce. On this issue, you need to file a motion to restore your mother as the babysitter.
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