Q: Can I block my ex husband - father of 2 that are over 21 and one that’s 16? None want contact and blocked him themselves
It’s been nonstop for about 10 yrs nasty and vile texts he sends me and I have had enough. Long history of drug use and reason divorced him. He’s not had a job since before divorce and barely paid any child support. Currently owes me well over 40K. I use to beg him for support financially and just every day life but stopped that years ago, as my cries weren’t even remotely answered. And quite frankly were ignored. He’s been in and out of their lives and the 16 year old is now to the point of blocking him - like the other two did years ago - and wants nothing to do with him. I’ve never taken to court for CS, as he’d say he’d do this or that, then - if heard from him at all after I asked - it’ll be this day, then the next week, eventually nothing. So I stopped. It’s not worth it.Encouraged well after divorce to be present and consistent but he’s no longer my responsibility. I can’t make him be a good dad just like I couldn’t make him get off drugs. I’m at my wits end and am beyond done.
A: The only visitation and contact the father should have is what is in any order he has been given. If there's no order, giving him any access to your minor child, then you don't have to voluntarily give him any. But if there is an order that allows the father to contact the 16 year old, he should not be blocked and prevented from that contact. So whether you can block the father or not depends on if he has any court order allowing him contact with the minor child.
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