How do I deal with a creationist family member?

What state do you live in? In California, as well as in most states, in order for her to get full custody she will need to show that he is in some way unfit or less fit that she is. Otherwise the default is always 50/50 custody share.

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"Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts." -Albert Einstein"I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief."
~ Gerry Spence

Hi Hooah,Not that I'm in a position to give advice, seeing as how I'm on my third husband. Wait maybe that does put me in the position?Anyway, it sounds to me that ICANT is right on about this, that this woman is not a good Catholic to begin with. As such she is in no position to judge you and IMO is a hypocrite.If she is unwilling to compromise on this issue, what other issues will she be uncompromising about? Is she someone that is open minded about other things?Relationships are a two way road. Any other way and it boarders on abusive, IMO.I, myself, am a very easy going, compromising person, but on this one issue I'm not. Before I met my current husband, when I was dating, I made it a point to never date anyone that wasn't an atheist, agnostic or maybe a Buddhist. As I feel that it is very important for a couple to be on the same page when it comes to religion and differences of world view. I did a lot of Internet dating and I even went so far as to state so in my profiles "Please no Christians, Thank you!"Best of luck to you on coming to a resolution on this issue!

Hi Trae,My advice to Hooah; Never take advice from people in Fremont. Just joking neighbor!PS. How long have you been in Fremont?

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"Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts." -Albert Einstein"I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief."
~ Gerry Spence

Hi Buzz, Oh hell no! Non-complicated old fashion family's did not flourish effectively. It only seems that way because your a man. Biblical principles did nothing but place women in abusive relationship from which they could not escape.I make more money then my husband does. I make enough to support myself and my children with out the need for a man in my life. Women weren't so self sufficient in biblical times (or in the 1950's or what ever era your fantasy "better days" would be.) The only reason I'm married now is because I love my husband and enjoy his companionship. I sure as hell don't need him to support me and I'd never put myself in the position to depend on a man. Women in the good old days only stayed because they had no choice in the matter.My last two husbands had no respect for me and were at times abusive, that's why I'm not married to them anymore. I kicked their asses to the curb because the last thing I would what my sons to learn is that it's ok to walk all over a women like the bible teaches. A matter of fact, I'd kick my current husbands ass to the curb too, it I felt he didn't respect me. Edited by SammyJean, : No reason given.

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"Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts." -Albert Einstein"I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief."
~ Gerry Spence

Sorry to tell you Buzz, but for the first time in my life I have a marriage that does have love, joy, peace, and the one very important thing you missed mutual respect and we are both atheist. There has been no need for Christian principles for me to find happiness. In fact, it has been since I tossed those Christian principles out the window that I have found peace and happiness within myself.

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"Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts." -Albert Einstein"I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief."
~ Gerry Spence