Q: Is the custodial parent violating our agreement?
The mother of my children and I have a Standard Possession Order in TX. It states, "both parties are enjoined from making any disparaging remark about the other parent...reasonably expected to diminish the love, respect, and affection the child feels for the disparaged party" and "each party shall encourage [the children] to have a positive relationship with the other party". Where my concern lies is how when speaking with the children she refers to me by my first name but she refers to her husband as "dad". My children call him dad and me by my first name, occasionally by dad. Is there something I can do? I feel my title is being taken from me. Is it reasonable for me to ask her to stop calling me by my first name when talking to the kids? For example, instead of saying "I need to talk with Clayton" or "How was your weekend at Clayton's?" say "I need to talk with your dad" and "How was your weekend with your dad?".
A: You should talk to a local family lawyer about the matter. From what you have said, you may have grounds to go to court due to parental alienation. A consult with a local attorney would allow you to discuss the matter at the higher level of detail needed for an attorney to provide effective advice.
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