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Respondent Possession And Access To Children: Case Study

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I am requesting that Respondent’s possession and access to the children be limited to standard possession. The current possession and access schedule is no longer in the best interest of the children because of the reasons listed here. I am concerned that Respondent may be abusing alcohol and controlled substances in and out of the presence of the children. On July 25, 2016, Respondent was convicted of a DWI that resulted in the suspension of her license. On July 20, 2016, during the kids extended summer possession, Respondent was in a car accident. I suspect that alcohol and or controlled substances may have played a role in the accident. My wife, Amanda Maust, received a FaceTime call from Respondent at 2:35 A.M. stating that she had just …show more content…

The school records indicate that the children are often late to school on the morning’s they are in the Respondent’s possession. They are also one of the last children to leave when Respondent picks them up from school. The teachers have expressed concern about the children’s bed time routine while in the Respondent’s care. When the children return to school after being in Respondent’s possession, the teachers say that the children are extremely tired and have trouble concentrating. When I asked the children about it, they stated that they do not have a bed time or schedule at Respondent’s house. There have also missed events at the school. This includes the last half of the 2015-2016 school year and also into the 2016-2017 school year. For example, on 9/29/2016 there was an event titled for Watch Dogs with Dad for Cade. Cade really wanted to attend the event but it fell on a Thursday night. I tried on multiple occasions to talk to respondent and make arrangements for the event but she wouldn’t respond. Cade was not able to attend. There are incentives on Fridays where the school allows the children to wear hats, certain colored shirts etc. for a $1.00. There has not been one-time Cade or Caitlyn were able to participate in these events. On 10/7/2016 Cade arrived late to school. His teacher, Amanda Pike, sent a message to wife, Amanda Maust, on the Remind App that Mrs. Pike unitizes to

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