There is a JR (see side bar) hearing next week for Baby's case and I cannot decide if I am going to go through all the effort to go or not. It's in front of the magistrate, not the Judge over this case and frankly not a lot usually gets accomplished at these hearings (as far as changes to the case). Court is set for 1:35, but we usually wait anywhere from 30min-2 hours to be heard depending on when everyone gets there.
The reason I am waffling is because I am a bit of a control freak-lol! I want to know EVERYTHING that I possibly can about this case. The case worker's one objective is to close this case. She doesn't return any communication and will leave out things that I think are important. The Aunt/Uncle have no real reason to attend, so I don't think they will be there. I am so curious to see if Dad is attempting anything last minute!
So...do I go through the hassle of finding a babysitter, losing an entire afternoon waiting, listening to the same details of the this 21 month case with maybe some minor changes since 2 weeks ago???? Hmmmmmmm......
Sharing the life experience of becoming foster parents to the least of these!
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If I were you...I'd go. Let them SEE you're invested in this baby and have his best interest at heart. You might find out some new info too!
I also vote going! I know what a hassle it is to take the time and then find out nothing, but if you think there might be ANYTHING revealed that the case worker wouldn't bother to tell you, I would go. (Ha, I even attended a custody hearing for my foster daughter's brother, just in case I learned anything new about her family of origin. I didn't, and I wasted half a personal day for it.)
I would definitely go. Every time we have attended court, the judge has genuinely thanked us. I guess I always thought that's just what you do...but they seem to definitely take notice. They have even asked me to speak on the children's behalf...
To answer your Question from the last post- YES! We had this a lot. It is so very sad because the young kids can't say it. But it hurts. :(
Ummm.....for me....I would totally go- because Hello my name is Dawn and I am a control freak! I totally went to everything because like you I am just the need to know kind of person. I hated that I knew all the details and yet conveniently at times some of those were left out.
Go! You may never know if you missed something you wanted to know, and this way you will never regret not being there. I can appreciate that it is a hassle, but all the parties need to continuously see how important this is to you and Baby.
I would definitely go. Even if nothing happens-you are there and that's always noticed.
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