Should I let her see her family?

Should I let her see her family?? I have a really great boyfriend and everything is great except that at times he tends to analize everything . I have a 6 year old daughter and im suppose to have joint custody with her father as of october he just dropped off the face of the earth and hasnt seen her or called just recently I found out he moved to cali ( we live in WI) he called and I let my daughter speak to him because thats all she talks about is her father, my boyfriend is very upset because I did that. He thinks that she shouldnt have any contact with him or his side of the family because he’s just going to keep disappointing her and if she sees his family its just going to be a reminder that her father isnt there. My boyfriend cares deeply for both of us but he is willing to end our relationship over this because he doesnt want to see my daughter hurt anymore. this sucks because I really love him, but I also dont think that she should still be able to talk to her fathers family.

Answer #1

Well, I don’t think your dauter needs to continue to see her father’s family. If your boyfriend which is her father, is going to keep on disappointing your daughter, I would break all ties. I don’t know the situation between the three of you but, he doesn’t sound like someone that I would have children with. Whatever the situation was, you three need to move on and, I know it hurts to lose a contact with your daughter’s father your boyfriend, but, she doesn’t need or go through anymore pain and confusion. My prayers are with you, God bless.

Answer #2

Sounds like what happened to me My dad doesn’t live in the state anymore again. And he acme here to MI for 2 years and I got very close to him, then he just disappeared w/out saying bye. I’m still upset but his side of the family is really nice. And I talk to them every once in a while, but it’s not like everyday, well, not anymore. Tell your boyfriend that she should know her family, and that she’ll be fine and that you love him and that you still want to be with him and if your little girl does get hurt, that that’ll be the last time. And I promise you, if she does get hurt, it’ll go away. It’s not going to scar her for life. ((That I know of))

Answer #3

This is a complex situation. He is entitled to see her but at the same time he keeps coming in and out of her life. The thing that I would think to do is explain to your daughter that “daddy” is going through a rough time in his life right now and he may not be able to see her always. The thing with your boy friend is going to have to realize is that she has a father and that he will still be the father figure in her life and the best he can do is love both of you.

Answer #4

It honestly sounds like he’s insecure about your relationship with him. I dont think this has anything to do with your daughter seeing her family (which is what they are, whether he likes it or not). This is really your call. You need to decide what is best for your own daughter. Perhaps having a father who drops in and out is not a good idea. But having a stable extended family may be. It is up to you to decide who you want her seeing and speaking too…

Answer #5

Thanks for the answers.

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