Q: What can I do about my ex turning my kids away from be?
My ex-husband has convinced my children that I was mean, evil, abusive, and negligent to them. He has told them I'm selfish and all I did was party and yell and scream all their lives. He has them so afraid of me they won't even talk to me. He refused and still refuses to discipline them. He moved to California for 5 years for work during which time I had them full time. I wasn't a perfect mom but I did my best. My children were never hit or spanked. I did yell a fair amount but I was never degrading or abusive. He claims I would frequently leave them home alone. A few times when they were 10 & 11 they would stay home for and hour at most. One time they were home overnight but there were mitigating circumstances. He has the kids in therapy due to my "abuse and neglect." I really need help as I don't know what do to to salvage the once loving and close relationship I had with my children. They are now 14 and 16 and I love and miss them very much. Thank you
A: I am sorry to hear about your situation. If he is violating a court order with regards to parenting time, you can enforce the order. Most parenting plans have an anti disparagement clause and if he is violating that, you can enforce the order.
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