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Ms. Leavitt's Argument Regarding The Custody Of Children

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Ms. Leavitt stated the reason for the evaluation is due to the divorce proceedings between the parents, where they were not able to come to an agreement regarding the custody of the children. She reported that the parents tried to mediate twice and was unsuccessful. She indicated that the parents did not discuss custody until the court appearance and Mr. Wilner indicated that he wanted full custody.

The mother reported that she met the father in 1989, at a photography show. She indicated that she was a freelance photographer at the time and he was a Harvard graduate. She stated that he was very articulate. The parents began dating and within a few months they moved in together. The mother reported prior to the marriage she used cocaine recreationally. …show more content…

Wilner was laid off from his employment after a year and a half of working. She indicated that he began caring for the children, he would get them ready for school. She stated that he was responsible for taking the children to and from school and helping the children with their homework. She stated that the parents continued have problems in the marriage. She reported that he called himself the “stay at home parent” however, she stated that he did not maintain the home. The mother reported that she could not give him money because he would not use it for what it was for (buying grocery, paying bills for the home) she reported that historically she would clean the home on the weekends and go food shopping. However, it became too much for her to handle and she felt that he was home he should be able to handle the responsibilities. The mother stated that she did not understand what he did all day. She indicated that the parents were constantly fighting over money. Ms. Leavitt stated that she suggested meeting with a marriage counselor to work on the marriage. Consequently, Mr. Wilner did not want to continue with the sessions and they were unable to resolve any issues that were facing in the marriage. She reported that the father did not want to work and did not attempt to find

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