Dear Queenie,
With a one-month-old baby involved, there seems to be no way out for my daughter leaving her psychotic and controlling boyfriend. He is supposed to have scheduled visitation away from my house because of his disrespect and threatening behaviour, yet he still shows up.
Police warned him numerous times, but he makes a mockery of the system. He recently found an apartment, so now he controls her car keys, or he starts flipping when visitation ends, just for her to stay with him.
Now her father, like many others, thinks she is enabling the situation, but he just doesn't listen.
Queenie, being unemployed for one year, do you think he has any rights, and who says visitation must be by his house?—Worried Grandmother
Dear Grandmother,
A lawyer or the Court of Guardianship can advise you concerning parents’ legal rights.
As for your daughter’s relationship with her baby’s father, I suggest you and she consult Safe Haven (office 9277; 24-hour hotline number: 9333 or (721) 523-6400; e-mail address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Facebook: SafeHavenSt.Maarten) for advice and assistance.
