Drama, drama, drama

What a busy and stupid day. Today was the first day for students to return at work, so I had a LOT of things to get done to get ready. Sadly, because there have been so many changes in what and how I do things, I'm still a bit behind the 8-ball.

Ken, on the other-hand had an entire day of drama. His ex-wife has spent the last 3 1/2 years working to ensure that their sons do not want to spend time with him, that they favor her over me, that they hate me and the girls, etc. She has done an excellent job of this, and she was wonderfully calculated during Ken's cancer treatment to take advantage of that situation.  Well, now she has met Soul-Mate #2. She met Russell last year and they started dating long distance - he lives in Texas. I also point out Soul-Mate #2, well, because she said that last guy was her soul-mate, but their marriage didn't last a year. So, she started talking to Ken about moving to Texas, and despite so many reasons why she shouldn't go, she informed Ken she was going anyway, and Brian was "forbidden" from living with us, so he was going to.

Since Ken wasn't getting anywhere in trying to talk to her, he had to file in court to keep her from moving. Today was the post-Mediator report hearing, and ultimately, the judge ordered Brian to stay, and we all get to go through a 730 Evaluation, etc. 

Ultimately, it comes down to this: 

If Brian stays in California - he gets to remain in his AP classes, he is able to attend the local Community College for $1.00 per unit plus books - which gets waived under the Cal-Vet/GI Program, and with a California High School Diploma, Brian will have the opportunity to attend any UC or Cal State school tuition free because Ken is a 100% Disabled Veteran.  With his grades the way the are, he should also qualify for scholarships to help with the cost of books, housing, etc.  

What a deal, right??

Well, the mother thinks that her happiness is more important AND she really hates to work, so moving to Texas will allow her companionship, someone to help with finances and she won't have to work so much - so she says. She doesn't think that staying in California for two more years is that important. She has claimed that she and Brian are aware of the risks, and they're willing to make the sacrifice.  Um, she won't be making any sacrifice - Brian will.

It has been an ugly battle, and I'm being filleted in court by her. A trial has been set, but because the Mother couldn't keep her mouth shut nor tell the truth, Brian was remanded to California pending the trial. 

When Ken called Brian yesterday to wish him a happy birthday, he learned that Brian was having a Birthday/Going Away Party since he and his mother were planning to leave "right after court tomorrow." Wow! That was news to Ken! The mother tried to say that she couldn't wait around for court because she had "pressing appointments" but Ken's attorney pointed out what Brian said, and she reluctantly told the truth. The judge was NOT pleased with this information. 

Seriously!! You don't actually have permission to move, but you think you can just go? Wow!

There was a lot of drama at the courthouse, and from what I heard, the Mom is really not happy that Ken and I learned of her fiance's legal problems. His Probation Meeting on Monday should be interesting with the new warrant for his arrest that was issued last week.  

So, the Mom is totally pissed because she was packed and ready to go start her new life in Texas which is allegedly going to be so much more wonderful than her life here, and they will have stability and a great Christian family, etc.  Whatever!  

Ken may lose out because Brian has chosen to spend so little time with us because apparently, we are supposed to do all of the changing and it doesn't matter that he was the one that changed, but at least Ken has fought for his best interests. If the kid goes to Texas, the day will come that he will be royally pissed off to have to pay college tuition, and at least Ken can say he did everything he could to prevent that problem.