School for kids with divorced parents and they live in 2 states

Poll - Total Votes: 8

Do homeschool both

Do homeschooling just with dad

Go to 2 different schools

You can only vote on one answer.

A friend is divorced and her ex took her to court for half custody. He won. So starting in January evry 4 months her kids will have too go back and forth . One of the roughest decisions is school. They need help. What do they do when they have too leave in mid year ? Should they be homeschooled with their dad or go to 2 schools ? The kids are 3.5 and 7 . Only kind comments please they gave me permission to ask this they’re desperate.

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SW-User

The judge should have been not such a dumbass and thought about the children's best interest, that isn't it.

Ticklish34 · 41-45, F

@SW-User I agree I think the dads family paid him

Keepitsimple · 51-55, F

I’m surprised the judge allowed this with two different school curriculums in different states as well as their mental and emotional well being. Children never learn to adjust, feel safe or stable and don’t form lasting friendships or relationships that way. One of these parents have it wrong and are completely selfish.

Ticklish34 · 41-45, F

Oh yes I agree! The dad is very selfish. @Keepitsimple

Keepitsimple · 51-55, F

Eventually he’ll have to get them there kicking and screaming and dealing with them taking off for the mother’s. Usually it’s over child support. They want those overnight visits to count so the payments are less. Maybe he’s trying to save money or just try to Stick it the ex which will be his downfall eventually.@Ticklish34

Ticklish34 · 41-45, F

Ya I hope so right now the kids are going to him April to August and his son has to miss his last weeks of school.

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

Nightmare.
Why would you put your kids through that ?
Move to the same state while they're of school age.

Lefty63

That’s going to be hard on those kids I can’t believe a judge would do that but each state is different for now 2 different schools but the whole thing should be revisited it the court system

Ticklish34 · 41-45, F

@Lefty63 I know the judge said hed possibily relook ya it in a couple years 😡😡😡😡

Starcrossed · 41-45, F

Living in separate states let alone cities is not conducive to 50/50 custody. These parents need to get in touch with a divorce mediator.

A non custodial parent asking for 50/50 custody isn't selfish. Expecting children to travel more than 30 mins to each parent IS. Plain and simple, whomever moved away does not get regular week day/night custody until they move closer.

Homeschooling does not seem like a good fit for this situation.

Ticklish34 · 41-45, F

I know it’s so dumb but they have to go through with the agreement that the lawyer said @Starcrossed

Starcrossed · 41-45, F

@Ticklish34 they absolutely need to meet with the lawyer and judge again. This needs to be amended.

Ticklish34 · 41-45, F

I know but the lawyers tried to tell the judge how bad it would be but the kids weren’t in court to testify cause their so young. I think the judge was paid off to make this decision by the dads family. It’s so wrong !!!!!!!!! They are meeting with a mediator tomorrow morning to ok everything so their on the same page with this! Their son isn’t 7 like I thought he’s 6

Shayla · F

I would send the kids to school. Their lives will be confusing enough, keep as much as possible stable.

SW-User

There's no good option for the kids in that situation.

Ticklish34 · 41-45, F

I know it’s so upsetting to them . @SW-User

Cannabro · 36-40, M

Go to school 1 year and then to the other the next year

Ticklish34 · 41-45, F

Wish they could do this but the Judge Said they have to do evry 4 months. It’s weird. @Cannabro

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