Q: Physical custody mother out right refuses myself any communication with my daughter outside of my visitation. Legal?
She refuses any communication by me with my daughter while she is with her.
She refuses to answer any questions I have to her about my daughter.
The mother blocked my number and requires me to send any questions I have via email.
It may be a week or three before I get a response, if any at all. Then no questions pertaining to my daughter are ever answered.
I’m generally met with “you are harassing me”.
When I ask questions such as: Are you going to show up for visitation this weekend? I’d like a confirmation that you are indeed going to show up. As I drive 2 hrs to pick my child up.
When is the last time my daughter has eaten? When did she wake up? When did she go to bed.
She states it’s not specifically written in the order so she doesn’t “have to” answer any questions.
The mother is college educated yet refuses to work and lives 100% off of child support I provide. She doesn’t have stable housing and relys on charity from friends for a place to live.
A: The kinds of questions you posted, she actually doesn't have to answer. It's not great parenting, but she isn't obligated to tell you those things. As long as she actually does show up for the parenting time designated, then she isn't in contempt of the order.
Homer P Jordan IV agrees with this answer
A: I'm sorry you are going through this, as I'm sure it is frustrating. As my colleague pointed out, she doesn't have to answer those questions, and as long as she is following the court order she isn't in contempt. You may want to consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case and present you with any options you may have. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
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