Laguna Vista, TX asked in Family Law for Texas

Q: Do I have to answer every text message the father of my daughter sends me?

I recently left my partner of 8 years. We have a court order in which we share custody of our 6-year-old daughter. He sends me an excessive amount of messages throughout the day constantly asking about my daughter. He has already been advised by Police to not message me unless it's about the child because he was constantly harassing me. I understand that I need to communicate with him in reference to her but its just an excessive amount.

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Sharita Blacknall
Sharita Blacknall
Answered
  • Plano, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: You are only obligated to follow your court order.

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Rick  Davis
Rick Davis
Answered
  • Bryan, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: It is very unlikely that you do, but it depends on what is written in the Court Order. There is no provision in the Texas Family Code requiring you to.

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