Hope From Santa

Hello Everyone!

On December 17th I received an email from Jaxon's current school.  They had asked all of the students in his class (and presumably others) to write letters to Santa.  Jaxon's letter was a bit different from the others, and Santa decided to write back to him.  Jaxon's letter, and Santa's response were then published in the newspaper for the area.

As mentioned elsewhere, Jaxon has difficulty with reading and writing.  This can make it difficult to read his writing if you are not familiar with it.  The transcribing/translating the newspaper did is slightly off, but they still capture the gist of what he was trying to say.

I will post a further update on the cases very soon.  I apologize that it has been so long, and will explain, but, in the meantime, I wanted to share this with you!!

XOXO,
Jill

PETITION FOR PATERNITY: GRANTED!

Hi everyone!

I apologize for not updating for a while, but there were multiple issues pending and I needed to wait.  Today was the Petition for Paternity hearing.  The magistrate granted my petition.  I was declared Jaxon's legal parent and his birth certificate will be changed to reflect his two parents, my ex and myself!!  This is huge.  Enormous!

I now have the exact same legal rights to my son as my ex does.  If she attempts to take or keep him from me again, she will face extreme legal/criminal consequences.

In the end, my ex dropped her contesting of my paternity petition in a negotiation.  She did not support my Petition for Paternity, but ceased to fight it.  In return, I dropped my request for a GAL, which she did not wish to pay for (the cost of a GAL is split by both parties).

The biological father opted out of all proceedings and became unreachable after having been served on all issues.  He has been found in default by the magistrate, and is no longer in the picture, legally.

A little over 2 weeks ago, my ex and I (with attorneys) met for separate-room mediation.  In that mediation we agreed to a temporary parenting schedule which includes Jaxon returning home for overnight/weekend time as well as two separate week-long periods. Other elements, including counseling/therapy for Jaxon were also stipulated.

We now move more directly into the "custody battle".  However, the "best interests of the child" will be the standard rather than "biological rights".  Yay!!!!  There is a temporary orders hearing on May 21st.  At this hearing my ex will be seeking an order to collect child support from me.  That is not the only issue that will be addressed though.  Additionally, we will likely set a date for a permanent orders hearing at that time.  I will update again after that hearing.

Thank you everyone, including my attorneys, for your continued support!  In many ways, we are just getting started, but the crazy hurdles we have overcome are mind-blowing.  I also want to specifically thank the NCLR (National Center for Lesbian Rights) and Kate Kendell - the executive director, for talking with me and responding to my situation directly. You are all amazing!!!  

I'm off to celebrate.  It was a VERY good day! ;)

xoxo
Jill

Rocking For The Boy: Benefit Concert

Tonight!!!!!

Case Update

Hi!

The motion to seal the case, asking that the website also be removed, has been DENIED.  This means I will be able to continue updating you, and that there are no plans to remove this blog, or the website in general.

To recap:

Both cases (paternity and custody) have hearings in May now.  It is astounding how long these things can be dragged out and delayed, but it is what it is, and there is nothing that can be done to speed it up.

Our motion to have a GAL appointed for Jaxon is still pending.

Thank you for reading, sharing, and donating if you can.  It really means a lot!  If you are interested in donating your time or talents, please contact us at info@thejaxonreport.org

Take care,
Jill

Paternity Hearing Rescheduled

Hi all,

The paternity hearing has been rescheduled for May 9th, 2013.

Take care,
Jill
 

Brunch Benefit Rescheduled

Sam Hozdulick will be holding her brunch benefit for The Jaxon Report tomorrow, Sunday, March 3rd, at eden from 12p-2p.  Please attend if you can, and use one of eden's gift certificates!  Thank you :)

Paternity Hearing Delayed

The motion to postpone/reschedule the paternity hearing that was set for this Friday (March 1st) has been granted.  The paternity hearing will not happen on Friday.