Q: I’ve been divorced for 5 years. My ex wife still calls me to tell me my daughter is rude to her and I need to handle it
This has become harassment because it is constant. Is there anything that I can do?
A: To constitute harassment, there has to be some criminal intent, especially for the crime of aggravated harassment (using the phone to do so). However, in the general sense it is used, that she is being a bother, the question is what is your relationship with the daughter? Are you exercising visitation? Is it often or once in a while? In other words, what is your father role in all this? If she can't handle your daughter (sounds like a teenager) are you willing to have her move in with you? Do you have any agreed upon means of discipline? This seems more of a mother/daughter issue and for some reason your ex thinks you can do something about it she can't. Perhaps you and she should pay for some counseling for your daughter (and maybe your ex as well).
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