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What happens if my ex wife won't talk to me at all about my kids?
Asked on Jun 06th, 2011 on Child Custody - Nevada
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Every time I ask my ex wife to speak to me about kids she never wants to answer any questions and threatens to take me to court, then hangs up or walks away from me. What can I do?
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It depends upon what you are trying to discuss. It would be better to get specifics before providing advise.
Answered on Jul 12th, 2013 at 12:59 AM
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What does your decree say? Does it state that you are allowed to have telephone contact with the kids? What does she threaten to take you to court for? You should consult an attorney to see what your options are based on what the court ordered as part of the divorce.
Answered on Jun 09th, 2011 at 9:45 AM
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Assume Oregon law applies: You may need to take her to court to enforce your parenting time rights. As for talking to you, that may not be a requirement of the judgment; you may choose other ways of communicating such as email, text, etc; but remember what ever you write could show up in front of a Judge, so be polite.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 5:15 PM
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Do you have a Court-approved parenting plan? If you're a Western Washington resident, feel free to contact my office for a free, no obligation consultation regarding your situation.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 2:49 PM
Theodore W. Robinson
Take her to court and have a court direct her to do so or he/she will take custody away from her. That will usually turn her head around. Good luck.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 12:36 PM
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Unfortunately under Washington law I don't know of anything you can do to make her talk to you. If you wind up in court about something else, I would mention this problem to the judge.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 12:16 PM
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That really depends on what your questions are and why she won't talk to you. If you are asking responsible, reasonable questions concerning the kids, you might be able to convince a judge to appoint a mental health professional with experience in post-divorce custody cases to attempt to assist you & your ex- in finding reasonable ways to communicate in the best interests of the children.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 12:05 PM
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You should most likely take her to court yourself for contempt due to her failure to abide by shared parenting principles. However, I would need to know more about your case in order to fully answer your question. My office offers free initial telephone consultations if you would like to discuss this matter in more detail, as well as explore the potential rights and options available. If you would like to coordinate a free initial telephone consultation, please contact my office.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 11:17 AM
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The right to free speech includes the right to not speak. She is not legally obligated to discuss things with you, unless the Court's Judgment and Decree specifically says otherwise. You will need to read through your divorce decree and decide if you think you have grounds to bring an action to Court or a mediator. An attorney can review that document and discuss your options with you.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 10:52 AM
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I'm not clear what you want to discuss with your ex-wife. if the issue is child visitation enforcement, or child support modification, the court may be the best place to have those discussions. If you are bringing up an issue not covered by your divorce decree or child parenting plan, then you are somewhat on your own. She doesn't have to talk with you about them. Please discuss this issue in greater detail with a local domestic relations attorney.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 10:18 AM
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It's difficult to raise children with someone who won't talk to you. Get a detailed parenting plan and ask the court to order that you communicate important information about the children in writing or by email.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 9:47 AM
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In Washington State, your custody agreement is governed by a parenting plan/residential schedule. The Court typically frowns on lack of communication.
Answered on Jun 08th, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Glen Edward Ashman
Unless your divorce decree requires such cooperation, it does not violate the decree. It may give you reason to see a lawyer to see what your chances are with modification of visitation or custody.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2011 at 2:44 PM
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There is insufficient information to frame a meaningful answer - much depends on the exiting orders: who has been directed to do, say, or provide what to whom. The Nevada Supreme Court gave better guidance in 2009 of the meaning of joint legal custody - including the duty to provide information - in the Rivero case. That opinion is posted publicly online with a lot of other information. To answer the last question, you can try to discuss things, send a letter threatening what you will do if she does not provide what you want, or file a motion, seeking either specific performance of some tasks, or such custodial changes as you feel are required or necessary.
Answered on Jun 07th, 2011 at 1:26 PM