These instructions where handwritten by petitioners lawyer before our first meeting with Family Court Services. The Order for protection had been revoked and I had managed to change my date so we should attend together. So far my ex-wife had successfully avoided all communication between us. According to the officer Mr. Schackleford, he had no authority to request a joint session.
Counselor at 11 am.
Tell there's been domestic abuse + that you want to meet
separately because there's a power imbalance.
No mediation because there's a power imbalance
Counseling for kids
Chem. Dependency for Axel
Psychological testing for all
Spill your guts to the counselor, tell them
What the kids have told you about being spanked
About going to Sweden.
Only speaking Swedish.
General brainwashing "Mama hit me in the face" etc etc
etc.
Axel's discipline
Burns
Unhygienic conditions of Rebecca
Restricting your movement with the kids (Church)
Alcohol use at home
Alcohol use + drinking with the kids
Threats re: abuse if file legal action
Threats re: Taking away green card