In a recent court hearing regarding child custody arrangements, a father detailed his ongoing efforts to maintain a significant role in his daughter's life following his separation from the child's mother, Miss Wheatley. The father, who has been involved since the child's birth, reported that he and Wheatley had initially agreed to a visitation schedule that allowed him approximately 50% parenting time. However, he expressed frustration over the lack of cooperation from Wheatley in adhering to this agreement.

The father recounted instances where he had been denied additional visitation time, despite his willingness to adjust his work schedule to accommodate early pickups from daycare. He stated that Wheatley had not only refused to provide information about the daycare but had also excluded him from important aspects of their child's life, such as school events and activities. He emphasized that he had made numerous requests for additional time and had communicated these requests in writing to ensure clarity.

During the proceedings, the father presented evidence of his attempts to engage with Wheatley regarding their daughter's care, including text messages where he requested to pick up the child from daycare. He noted that Wheatley had not only denied these requests but had also publicly shared details of their custody disputes on social media, which he found inappropriate and concerning for their child.

The father also addressed allegations regarding his marijuana use, asserting that he had not smoked since November of the previous year and had passed a recent drug test. He expressed a desire for a more equitable parenting arrangement, requesting a 50/50 custody schedule moving forward. He indicated that he is prepared to provide health insurance for their daughter if required by the court.

The hearing highlighted the complexities of co-parenting post-separation, with the father advocating for his rights and responsibilities while navigating the challenges posed by a lack of communication and cooperation from Wheatley. The court is expected to consider these factors in determining the future custody arrangement.