Q: Does communications regarding kids behavior have to go through lawyer without a court order?
We are in the process of child support from father. His girlfriend said all communications have to go through his lawyer about the kids behavior and did not allow us to speak to him about the child’s behavior. No court order has been made, no child support amount has been determined since him and his lawyer are declining the amount that needs to be paid and postponing court.
A:
If that's what he is requesting you do, you should do it. Explain to the lawyer what is going on. A good lawyer will take to Father and say, "Telling the other parent to communicate through me about the children does not help your case."
Be patient on child support. The Court has to make an order that starts the month after service occurred, so if he is ordered to pay child support, he's going to owe for the months that involve this delay.
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