Q: I AM IN THE MIDDLE OF A DIVORCE. I HAVE CHILDREN FROM A PREVIOUS MARRIAGE AND THE WOMAN I AM ABOUT TO DIVORCE IS
CONTACTING MY CHILDREN WHO SHE HAS NEVER MET OR SPOKEN TO BEFORE. HOW CAN I STOP THIS. SHE HAS NO RIGHT TO BE CONTACTING MY CHILDREN
A:
If they are adult children then there is nothing to be done. They can block the number if they choose. But if it rises to harassment and defamation then it could give rise to other legal claims.
If they are minor children, and you have 100% custody and control then that is a different story. You may wish to obtain a court order to stop the communication. As the responsible party, you have the right to decide who speaks to your minor children.
Either way, you are going to want to get a lawyer to help you handle the issue.
Please be aware that this is not legal advice. You should contact an attorney. Please do not rely on anything discussed here.
A:
I am sure this situation is very frustrating and I commend you on first reaching out for assistance and input. Without knowing more, it is somewhat difficult to offer specific feedback. If you have counsel in your current divorce matter, I highly suggest that you reach out to that person and seek their input. Assuming that you might not currently be represented in that matter (ergo your post), I suggest that you contact a domestic relations attorney to have a consultation and get more specific input. There are several routes you might be able to pursue; however, they need to be weighed against your current case and evaluated in that light. There is a bit more balance and nuance that may very well exist here which prevents giving blanket or rule-of-thumb advice.
I sincerely wish you and your family only the absolute best. This is (I would certainly imagine) a difficult time for you and having reliable and informed guidance is important.
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