Motion for Co-parenting Counseling

My attorney filed this motion at the same time as filing the Motion to designate father to make educational decisions. In court, Stacy's attorney agreed to this motion and said "it would be a great idea". And so it was ordered and we started seeing Jane Devine. I think we had a total of 10 or so sessions, separately and different combinations of the family members. Even Takako was invited for a session at Stacy's request.

The process was painfully slow but I thought progress was being made towards resolving issues about the kids. At times I was impatient wondered why Ms. Devine didn't cut to the chase, and tell Stacy that she is being irrational and vindictive. But now looking back; Ms. Devine was walking a fine line trying to keep Stacy's trust and my trust in her. I think she has succeeded because at one point, Stacy told me that Ms. Devine was the only one that understood her.

At our final meeting, I met with Ms. Devine with Takako. What is most memorable about that session is that Ms Devine said "well, it's Stacy so you know..." and shrugged her shoulders as if to say "I give up" to one of our questions. It seemed that she knew Stacy and the kids wouldn't be back and I think she had already written us off as case closed as we said our goodbyes that day.

In the final trial, I requested to the judge that we should continue with the counseling at my expense for the benefit of the kids. The judge waived it aside saying "oh, that won't be necessary right?" and looked towards Stacy. Stacy of course, said it was not necessary and she was only attending because I was such a difficult person for the kids. Stacy with "primary residential parent" designation there is no need to work with the other parent so why would counseling be needed..