This has been going on for 2 years, $85,000K+. Finally got to trial. Ex hasn’t been involved in much of anything since divorce 8 years ago. Never been to anything to do with school or medical. Even after modification filing - nothing. Ex moved 30 miles away to move in with partner. After that they filed for 50/50. Prior to this, ex canceled 30% of their parenting time every year. Once filed they canceled 10%. School filed DCF report about ex for abuse.
During trial ex admitted to not going to any parenting duties, school medical etc. admitted to physically hitting child in face and on body. Admitted DCF investigation and no closed case as of yet.
I thought all seems right and status quo for the past 8 years would stand. Very end of trial, GAL makes a statement. Didn’t question either parent on the stand, never did home visits, never spoke to school or investigated abuse. Spoke to child and child wants status quo to remain. GAL then says he believes the court should grant 50/50 summers and as close to if not 50/50 school year.
I am speechless.