And I will add my last bit. Why? Why are you doing this? The only person responsible for your child's relationship with the in laws is your ex.

Your inlaws are going to gossip about you no matter what you do. What you are doing is parenting your ex. You have decided that your child needs to know that family - not your call - it is his. You are working around the very things you know need to be done for his dad to have visitation.

You can't make them like you. You can't change the dynamics, but you are working like crazy to have that happen. The court is NOT going to fault you for this. You are faulting yourself.

I know it is hard being a single mom - I do it with four with little breaks. But, I am watching you tear yourself up and spend money on your lawyer for something that is not your issue - it is his.

Why not say he can go as soon as his dad signs the friggin papers? Why not hold him hostage the same way he is holding you hostage?

Think about it.