I am posting this for my brother who's ex-wife, after a year and a half, is now deciding to be difficult with access to my nephew. They separated a year and a half ago and were able to come to an arrangement which, at the time, and due to my nephew's young age, was agreeable to both...the split was about 70-30, with mom having him most often. Now that my nephew is older, he is requesting more time with my brother and my brother is gladly wanting it. He's a very hands-on dad and it is in my nephew's best interest for this to happen. Unfortunately, mom is being difficult and saying no (she is a narcissist, who's ego is hurt that my nephew wants to be with my brother, she takes it personally and does not make decisions that are best for my nephew, just what makes her happy). Personal feelings aside, she has reneged on the agreed upon mediator and wants to take my brother to court. What are my brother's rights and options? Bearing in mind...she has access to unlimited legal fees and may try to draw this out so that my brother can't afford legal fees any longer...and he has to tiptoe around her and tread lightly due to her narcissism (he is afraid of making her mad, she is crazy when she isn't getting what she wants). My brother has always been more involved in his son's upbringing, even when they were together...this might be difficult to prove, she was not a bad mom, just had her priorities (work, exercise, shopping)....any advice or been there, done that would be appreciated...they live in Toronto and not in this area. Thanks.
