Reply To: “My Brother’s Ex Keeps My Niece Away From Us”

As others said, this is his issue. He should have petitioned for some kind of visitation, which sounds like he could have. Unless he’s a child predator/violent offender, I can’t see how he couldn’t legally see his kids-even if it was supervised visitation. He has to make an effort, it’s not all on mom. Does he pay child support? Does anyone help this single mother?

Your niece is five. Do not abandon her. Like honestly, how long have you tried, here? Not long! She is five. Send her cards, postcards even, small gifts if you can. Offer to help her mother. Offer to babysit. Don’t cause drama. Stay in that girls life. Even if you never get a response, she will know you were there. Please don’t give up on her. Instead of being mad at your brother’s ex who you refer to as his “baby mama” (that term is not respectful, BTW, they were married) be mad at your brother who has done nothing to make this situation easier. He could be supporting more, hiring a lawyer and getting things in writing. He isn’t. That’s his fault.