A guardian ad litem had interviewed the boys, visited our home, and reviewed Camille’s history. Martin submitted the guardianship records, unpaid child-support orders, and the recording of Camille’s demand.
Camille took the stand first.
“I never abandoned my children,” she said tearfully. “Nathan was driving that night despite the storm. After losing him, I suffered a breakdown and temporarily placed the boys with their grandmother.”
Her attorney looked uncomfortable.
Martin stood.
“How many times did you visit during those 10 years?”
“I wasn’t emotionally ready.”
“How many times did you call?”
Camille hesitated. “I don’t remember.”
“How many birthday cards did you send?”
She lowered her eyes.
“How much child support did you pay?”
“Nothing.”
Camille then argued that I was too old to raise 2 growing boys. Martin responded with my medical records, financial plans, and the guardians I had legally designated if anything happened to me.
