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My ex is interfering when I try to call my children or talk with them on the phone. Is there anything I can do?
There are some things you can do to facilitate phone contact with your children. Take a look at Managing Telephone Access, which should give you some ways to stay in contact with your kids.
My ex-wife is denying me overnights with my newborn child because she's breastfeeding. Can she do this?
In the majority of cases, breastfeeding is not a legitimate excuse to deny visitation or overnights with the child. If it becomes an issue, the mother's milk could be pumped and saved for use during the overnight period, or the infant could be fed formula if necessary.
This information is also covered in the article, Countering The 'Breastfeeding Argument'.
My child lives in another State. Is there any way to make visiting him easier?
If your child lives far away, you might consider using a hostel for lodging to reduce costs. Alternatively, if you have friends or contacts in the area, they may be able to help.
We have a temporary custody order in place, but my ex won't let me see my child. What should I do?
You should do the same things as if the order was permanent- file a motion for contempt immediately, and document the denial of visitation.
This is even more important when a temporary order is in effect and litigation is still in process- the visitation interference is a clear sign that the parent denying visitation will not support the relationship between the child and the other parent.
This is a factor that is considered in many States' custody statutes when deciding permanent custody orders.
My ex is threatening to move away with our child. Can he/she do this?
The short answer is "it depends". States vary in how restrictive they are when it comes to allowing custodial parents to move; some have almost no restrictions, others view custodial move-aways with a more critical eye. If you fail to vigorously oppose your ex's plans to move, however, the court will not prevent him or her from doing so.
There are steps you can take to oppose a move-away. The following articles should get you started:
- Preparing For A 'Move-Away' Or Custody Battle
- Preventing Domestic Move-Aways
- Preventing International Move-Aways