My ex is supposed to have the kids every other weekend but she keeps rescheduling last minute. This week she told me Saturday that she couldn't take them till Sunday. It messes up my plans and more importantly messes with the kids knowing when they'll see her. Our custody agreement says every other weekend but she acts like it's flexible. Do I push back harder or just go with it to keep the peace?
That's rough timing with telling you Saturday morning. You've got every right to be frustrated when she's not holding up her end. Stay consistent on your end and keep records of it.
That's frustrating man, especially when it messes with your plans. Last minute cancellations are one of the hardest parts of co-parenting. Have you tried documenting these reschedules? Might help if you ever need to revisit the agreement.
I feel this. The unpredictability is what gets to me more than anything else. If you find a way to get her to commit, let me know because I'm still working on it.
This is so frustrating. With my schedule at work I count on those weekends to recharge and be present with the kids. Have you tried putting it in writing each time she reschedules? That way you have documentation if it becomes a legal issue.
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That would drive me insane. I'd be checking my calendar, maybe arranging my own plans, and then boom - everything changes. Have you talked to a lawyer about enforcing the custody agreement? Might be worth looking into if this keeps happening.
I feel you man. Had this exact problem for a while. The key is staying calm and documenting everything. Save all the texts where she reschedules. If it gets worse you might need to go back to court but hopefully it doesn't get there.