Well wish me luck....

[Teagansmom]

Hope everyone has a great day!

[2cuteboys]

Is this from the parent that you called CAS on? Sorry, my memory isn't what it used to be ;)!

Good luck!!! I hope it goes great and you can have a relaxing long weekend!!

[Teagansmom]

Yes 2cuteboys.....I'm hoping today this will all get resolved.

Thanks

[bright sparks]

Good Luck and let us know how you get on :flower:

[Teagansmom]

Feeling stressed.....

[Polkaroo]

Really ? That's horrible! I don't mean to be nosy but I don't think I've read about that. What grounds are they 'suing' you for? If they did nothing wrong CAS just goes away (unless you apply for adoption).

[Teagansmom]

I hbukhliuiuhluihl

[Polkaroo]

I don't think you have anything to worry about. But this is so stressful for you! Sorry to ask, again you can totally not answer my question if it's too personal. Why did you take dc family to court? Because of your suspicions?

I think any judge (IMO) will see that any good dcp would have reported suspicious behavior and that you only did your job. If nothing was wrong CAS would have cleared her? No?

[Teagansmom]

Honestly I feel that if I drop my case then what is the point of even having a contract in the first place

[bright sparks]

Honestly I feel that if I drop my case then what is the point of even having a contract in the first place

I think this is how I would feel too. To have them drop their case, you have to drop yours first is so ridiculous, just proves that they are in fact the ones suing you out of malice and just in retaliation, not because there is actually any real and genuine distress caused. Some people are simply ridiculous. It's easy for those of us not living your life right now to say what we would do, but to actually be in your shoes is something else entirely, it must be tough...I feel for you.

[5 Little Monkeys]

I hope this all goes well for you! It would be very stressful for sure but you did the right thing!

[daycaremom9]

I made a report to CAS, then I took dc family to small claims and they counter sued me for emotional distress about my report. The judge today ordered her whole medical background as she has not had any proof to back up her claim.
So I'm basically being sued for doing my duty to report suspicions. They also have to prove that I made my report out of malice.

I don't really get how you would be expected to drop anything at this point. Isn't it up to the proper authorities to decide if the complaint has merit?

[Teagansmom]

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[superfun]

I agree with what others have said. I think if it was me, I would be sticking it out because I did the right thing. It seems like it should be obvious that you did the right thing. However, I am not the one going through this, so I have no idea how I would actually handle it. I really hope that whatever you decide, it works out well for you.

[cfred]

I'd probably be inclined to stick it out. It sounds like you've got a pretty strong case. I am loathe to let anyone get the better of me unjustly! In addition, I'd be concerned about them slandering you after the fact. If you go so far as to follow through with this, you're showing them that you're not mucking about with this and will not tolerate them doing it either. If you have the judge's ear at some point, you may want to voice the concern about them damaging your reputation after the fact.

Whatever route you choose, I wish you the best of luck. It's a big and unpleasant decision. Let us know how it all turns out :)

[Polkaroo]

I'm currently going through a legal battle of my own but not dc related. IMO I would weigh my losses, how much are you suing for vs. your legal costs + time (days you will have to close dc, prep time) + stress you are going to go through. All these things add up. Sometimes, we have do what’s right (which is what you did by reporting them), ask for what's rightfully yours (your $ for what they owe) and when refused....ask yourself is it worth it all to bring them to court? Because things like this can be so stressful and the money you're suing for might or might not be given to you and you end up losing more money in the end. I would think it over with a clear mindset and make your decision based on what you think is smart. Try and put emotions aside. Because sometimes we let them take the best of us as we are angry or offended. Sometimes it's better to walk away. But again this is just my way of making these types of decisions. I wish you all the best in making yours. I know how hard it is, it took me months to make mine. Good luck!

[Teagansmom]

Thanks for all your input, opinions and support ladies! It really is appreciated, I really do love having this forum available to help us all bounce ideas, vent and support one another.

Enjoy your long weekend and Happy Easter!