[FL] Co-parenting
Hey guys, I have a quick question or more so need suggestions.
So my BD took me to court for our son (20m) because I don’t let him physically have the child (I have a few reasons but not great ones and it’s mainly just been fear) I allow him to FaceTime the child whenever and on a rare occasion I will meet with him in public for about 2-3 hrs for him to be with him.
He’s trying to get 50/50 (which i’m totally okay with but also don’t want to disrupt my sons already set schedule) I suggested we start small with one weekday a few hours and then every other weekend. He says no and he’s contesting that. Which again I knew he would do. Im trying to see what could be some suggestions I do in the mean time while we are currently going thru court. I planned a dinner for this Sat and let him choose where and what time. I also suggested that he have him next weekend but i’m scared he will keep him. (although he said he wouldn’t and would get into trouble with the courts)
I’m also doing all of this pro se because I can’t afford a lawyer. I also heavily weigh on my moms opinion when it comes to all of this and I unfortunately have let her dictate too much for what I do and what happens with my sons father. How can I stop allowing myself to feel like i need her “approval” ??
I will take any suggestions and best case scenarios.