Q: She was supposed to take the kids for holiday but as soon as I arrived she said she was calling the police cause I'm
Refusing to give them to her which was untrue instead she said she had the court paper saying she had parenting time and I said great can you send it to me so I can know when to pick them up. So while waiting for the police over 45 min she called a cab and left without the kids. Then she filed a report saying I refused to give them to her. If she left how am I at fault?
A:
You're not at fault.
She's being ridiculous.
The problem is this: How did you document this?
When you're fighting with crazy, you sometimes need to think through how to prove things that are, well, absolutely ridiculous that you have to prove.
Bear in mind, these suggestions are meant to be helpful, not critical. Nothing I'm suggesting is meant in any way to suggest I don't believe you. I do believe you. I'm just trying to help you think through what you need to do protect yourself:
Are there text messages, emails, or a recording to evidence that what you say happened happened? Even just simple texts like, "I'm on my way with the children." "The children and I are here for the exchange" provide evidence for your version of events.
Did you record her melting down? (In Arizona, you don't need her permission to record her). Or did this happen somewhere where a business or a neighbor may have a recording?
Did you photograph her getting into the cab? (If possible, have a date and time stamp on the photo).
Did anyone witness this who could testify as to what happened? (Maybe you could think about having someone accompany you on exchanges)
Did you call the police? If she's going to call them, you might as well let them know you're there, ready to exchange the kids.
So sorry you're going through this. It sounds nightmarish.
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