2010.06.28 - Kyron's Dad files for divorce and restraining order

[DairyGirl]

In his letter, Houze said Terri Horman would not be contesting any of the matters before the court, including a restraining order that prevents her from any parenting time with her daughter, Kiara.

http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2010/07/kyrons_stepmom_wont_contest_he.html

She isn't contesting anything? Not even trying to see baby K? She must really not want to face a court badly. If she doesn't contest it remains in effect for a year. I just can't imagine not being able to see my baby for a year. To me it says she has something to hide. If not she would be doing everything to be with her baby. But that's just me.

 

[human]

*IF* Terri is guilty, why hasn't she ran away to different country by now???

Like what country? It's not like you can live where you want in the world. If you plan on staying over a certain amount of time, you need a visa.

Other countries have requirements just like the US does.

Maybe if she had a ton of money, she could move somewhere like the Cayman Islands, but what exactly would she do for money?

 

[DairyGirl]

Most of them will, particularly the ones from msm.

I hope I am being unduly cynical but... has anyone noticed if the tabloids have picked up on this story? If so, I wouldn't bet against the tabloid reporters staying away, even for baby K's sake.

On the cheerful side, though, the way that house is situated, even if the media remains out in force, they would have to stay on the road, which is out of sight of the house. The worst that would happen would be that KH and baby K have to drive past a bunch of reporters.

I can't imagine the sheriff's department not being willing and eager to enforce the "no trespassing" signs that have been posted.

Heh, in fact, even the infamous telephoto lens wouldn't be much good for that property. A wall of trees is a wall of trees. I suppose an overhead helicopter could be used but I'd think such aerial shots would be useless for the purposes of the tabloids.

I think the main reason the press is there is to try and catch TH being arrested. Since KH has given so much media access there is no reason to hound him. I think they will leave him alone unless something breaks.

 

[evelyn24]

She isn't contesting anything? Not even trying to see baby K? She must really not want to face a court badly. If she doesn't contest it remains in effect for a year. I just can't imagine not being able to see my baby for a year. To me it says she has something to hide. If not she would be doing everything to be with her baby. But that's just me.

She doesn't want to have to go to court and get on the stand and face this stuff. IMO

 

[Cher352]

If her lawyer were to try to fight it, the public and the media would be all over it. By saying she won't contest it, it give TH and her lawyer an them opportunity to basically say that TH is cooperating.

 

[MysteryAddict]

...Same thoughts as Donjeta..
If I were Kaine, I'd rather Terri not know where I am!
It would be hard to rest easy there until she is locked up.

 

[Hopeful One]

Mylou - will you edit your post to remove Baby K's name? We aren't allowed to post the names of minors here. TIA!!

 

[keeponsearching]

RE: "On Saturday, sources told KGW that investigators believe someone other than Terri Moulton Horman may know what happened to the 7-year-old who disappeared from Skyline Elementary on June 4."

BBM

Yes, I agree.

"..someone other than..."

Interesting wording, imo, in that it does not say --someone in addition to--.

This is really interesting, and I am surprised that no one is really talking about it.... I think it should have its own thread.

 

[Donjeta]

She doesn't want to have to go to court and get on the stand and face this stuff. IMO

I hope that if she's guilty this reluctance to take the stand means that she knows it's no use, her goose is cooked and they're just waiting for the potatoes now.

 

[debs]

bbm

Now THAT is the interesting part. Really? She has no interest in fighting to see her baby? Well, doesn't that take the cake? It really is all about TERRI.

If stories regarding her suffering from PPD are true, it seems only fair and reasonable that she would put on hold any struggle with Kaine regarding visitation in order to ensure she gets the help she needs. I don't believe this is a statement of future intent to see her child, however, and I for one wouldn't extrapolate into the future using it.

 

[GrainneDhu]

letter says she's not contesting anything in the RO.

very strange. im baffled at the strategy or lack of. almost like she's just waiting for the cops to come get her.

My guess is that whether TMH wanted to fight or not, her lawyer doesn't want her to be testifying under oath in any courtroom if he can avoid it.

It's doubtful that she could successfully get any of the clauses of the RO changed and it's certain that LE would go over any statements she made under oath with a fine tooth comb.

Poor risk to benefit ratio.

 

[GrainneDhu]

...Same thoughts as Donjeta..
If I were Kaine, I'd rather Terri not know where I am!
It would be hard to rest easy there until she is locked up.

Well, to be totally logical about it, there are cases where convicts have arranged for hits while in prison.

However, the cases I can remember involved Mafia or gang leaders who could arrange access to plenty of funds.

 

[believe09]

She is not contesting the restraining order or the order to vacate-let us think about this....she is tacitly stating then that Kaine is the better custodial parent of her child at this point in time. And that she is not entitled to stay at the marital residence.

If she does not fight the RO, it can become permanent, or at least good for a year if you are here in MA.

My guess and speculation; she is putting her affairs in order and surrendering...

ETA: She may have resisted the sting but there must be something definitive regarding the MFH plot....because I am truly puzzled that a defense attorney would advise her to concede.

 

[LaceSprocket]

I could be wrong, but to date, Kaine has not indicated that he WILL move back home right away.

For all we know, he might not move back "home" for months and month - at least, not until Terri is no longer a threat... i.e., not until she's 'sentenced' to jail time.

Because Terri might get arrested, but it's still possible that she gets out on bail until the hearing, which could take months and months. And I, for one, would not feel comfortable living there knowing Terri is out on bail and *possibly* pretty mad about that. :waitasec:

 

[Ms Suzanne]

letter says she's not contesting anything in the RO.

very strange. im baffled at the strategy or lack of. almost like she's just waiting for the cops to come get her.

I honestly think it's best to wait untill she is proven not to have anything to do with all this going on if she is and she is found not guity of it all.She will have a better chance to get her baby back.It's best to wait it out.

 

[Calliope]

bbm

Now THAT is the interesting part. Really? She has no interest in fighting to see her baby? Well, doesn't that take the cake? It really is all about TERRI.

I don't see where it says she has no interest in fighting to see her baby. Why fight for that now with all that's swirling about in the media? That would surely play against her, guilty or not, and she then risks losing custody and visitation in a permanent order.

IMO, this is simply maneuvering on the part of her attorney as he sets up a potential defense for her in Kyron's disappearance and the alleged murder plot. I trust he has good reason for advising her not to contest the RO at this point.

 

[wvjules]

Maybe Terri is just doing the right thing by not contesting it. It sounds as if she has no legal leg to stand on so why would she even bother trying to fight it? She would be considered even more evil than she already is.

As for her not asking to see K, I guess I can see that is her wanting what is best for baby K at this time. Maybe TH is getting threats and feels that K is safer with her father. Maybe she's afraid she will get arrested and doesn't want to disrupt baby K's life any more than it is. Maybe the PPD stories are true and she wants to get help before she feels she can be a good mother to K.

If she fought the order or any part of the RO then many would call her selfish, evil, all about her. She didn't fight it and she's still called the same. I would want to keep baby K away from all of that too.

(BTW, as you can tell I'm not convinced it is her yet.)

 

[SummerRaye]

Sigh.
It is all I can do from brain vomiting via my fingers on this computer. I've lurked through this case most of the time and its a struggle to keep from just, IDK...TYPING.
I don't even know what would be best for kaine and the baby after I've thought about it. She WILL know where they are and since no one knows what TH's mindframe is at the present time...who knows if she will respect the RO.
We do know that IF she respects the RO, she will have to move out when Kaine and the baby aren't around. So, if I am thinking logically (which is a stretch) TH will most likely move out before KH and the baby move back in...it most certainly could go the other way, but this seems like it would work better.
As for TH not contesting to see her baby...that kind of makes me uber curious. I do not have any kids and prolly won't (if i cant raise 2 70lbs dogs correctly...sheesh!!) so I don't know the ins and outs of PPD or parenting...but while she has some legal stuff on her plate...showing that she wants to see her baby would make me feel a tad bit more compassion for her.

All my window of opinion.

 

[joshiesmom]

I honestly think it's best to wait untill she is proven not to have anything to do with all this going on if she is and she is found not guity of it all.She will have a better chance to get her baby back.

I was thinking along the same lines.

IF... and yes, I admit, it's a pretty big "IF".... IF she is not guilty of anything related to Kyron's disappearance, then I think her lawyer may be advising her to keep quiet and not contest anything relating to the RO & divorce until after the situation with Kyron gets sorted out.

I don't believe that her not contesting anything necessarily means she agrees that Kaine is the better custodial parent or that she doesn't deserve to live in the house. People do things they don't want to do every day and I suspect that Terri's refusal to fight Kaine on the RO & order to move out of the house is one example of her doing something she doesn't want to do.

IF she is innocent (or even if she's guilty), I would bet her goal is to stay out of prison, so I imagine she will do whatever her lawyer tells her to do. Whether she agrees or likes it is totally irrelevant at this point in time. But I think it's a big stretch to say that because she's not fighting the RO, she doesn't want to see her child. For all any of us knows, Terri cries every day from missing her daughter and she is heartbroken about Kyron's disappearance. We don't know whether she is or not, so I refuse to assume that she is a completely cold-hearted ***** who is glad that she's completely alone now.

MOO.

 

[wvjules]

Yes, that would be nice. But it could potentially point away from TH, so I'm not sure if we're allowed to discuss it.

So we are NOT allowed to point away from Terri? WS has a TH only policy? :waitasec: