Jesse James "Is Doing A Good Job As A Father," Says Court
Posted on Jul 12, 2010 @ 12:20PM
Jesse James won the first round in the bitter custody battle with ex-wife Janine Lindemulder on Monday.
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Court appointed attorney, Loni Klein, told the Orange County court that she recommended that Sunny remains in her father’s care. “Jesse James is doing a good job being a father to Sunny. Although both parents love Sunny, they do not trust one another. Janine has faced a tough road and has been getting therapy recently but still requires more treatment.”
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She went on to say, “Mr. James could do with better parenting tools and should attend parenting classes. But in my opinion, at the moment Sunny should remain in Mr. James’ care.”
The warring couple went before Commissioner Thomas Schulte at Orange County family court Monday.
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In his opening statement Jesse James’ lawyer, John Schilling, told the court that Lindemulder was a convicted felon, porn star and drug addict. He added that it would be in Sunny’s best interest to move to Texas to be with Jesse and his extended family.
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Janine Lindermulder’s lawyer, Richard Masson, blasted Jesse James for not obeying court orders and restricting Sunny to only eight out of 15 scheduled visits. He also claimed that James’ move to Texas is motivated by wanting to be closer to Sandra Bullock.
John Schilling had claimed that during a recent visit to a water park, Janine had lost Sunny for over one hour and guests were sending e-mails concerned about the child.
Jesse and Janine married in 2002 and split in October 2003. Lindemulder later served time in a federal prison on income tax charges, and was sent to a half-way house after her release. She has wanted visitation with her daughter since leaving the half-way facility last month.
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A motion by James to get a psychiatric evolution of Sunny was denied by the court.
Both Lindemulder and James are in court today as they try to secure custody of Sunny. The case continues.
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Felony conviction, drugs, and porn do not make good parental skills. James just had affairs when not around his family. Sunny is better off with her father.
Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 11:15pm
Yes and she's been with him for how many years now?? Why change that because her mom has decided she finally wants to be a mother? She hasn't proven herself yet.
Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 11:34pm
Jesse may not be the best husband but he really IS a GREAT daddy. Evidence of that fact is everywhere whether a bunch of crazy housewives wish to acknowledge it or not. Husband and daddy-two remarkably different parameters.
Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 5:55pm
Poor Sunny it is a pity Sandra Bullock could not gain full custody away from these two immature, self centered waring parents. Personally neither one is someone I would consider to be a good parent or role models
Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 3:11pm
Sandra doesn't have any legal standing with regard to Sunny! OMG! You are nuts. If you are looking for a perfect mother or father for any child, you are delusional. Jesse has done right by his children, just not his wives.
Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 5:57pm
YUCK!!!! That poor child!! Both parents are screwed up to the max!!
Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 1:46pm
That child is destined to be as messed up as her parents. Sandra is the only sane parent in this situation!! Jessie blew it for Sunny, b/c of what he did in his marriage with Sandra!!
Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 1:50pm
Sunny won't be any more screwed up than some of the women who post here. She's probably already more intelligent.
Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 5:59pm
LOL I agree with your post. He's been the one parenting her for how many years?? He should be able to move if he wants to!! If she still wants to see her daughter then make the arrangements. She blew it by going to jail, drugs etc.
Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 11:33pm
YUCK!!!!
Posted Mon, 07/12/2010 - 1:44pm