Iowa custody hearing in 4 weeks
The mother of my 10 month old daughter said she is decreasing the times and amount of visitation I can have with my daughter prior to the custody hearing in 4 weeks. I had 2 (3 hour) visits twice a week, now it will be just one 3 hour visit a week. She said her lawyer told her she did not have to give me more than 3 hours a week and she is breast feeding.
She said her lawyer said I would not get overnight visits for 2 1/2 years because she is nursing and the baby is a girl.
We had a pre-trial meeting where she lost it over the baby being away from her for more the 3 hours because she is NURSING! ( she uses family members as babysitters)
My lawyer told her to use her breast pump during my visits.
Since that meeting, she had been verbally abuse and hostile towards me.
I think her lawyer told her to not get along with me so she can get sole custody.
Yesterday she sent me an ugly email. I didn't respond, just forwarded it to my lawyer. He filed a visitation order. I have no idea how long that will take or what I will get. I want at least every other weekend and 2 nights a week.
My question is do I have a chance at joint or will she automatically get sole because she is nursing. If she gets sole, can I reapply after she is done nursing?