Do I have to talk to my ex if we have kids?
Do I have to talk to my ex if we have kids?
That’s the short answer. Unless you have it in writing and it’s signed that your ex must take your phone calls while they have your kids, they’re not in any legal violation of any court order.
What is the limited no contact rule?
We all see what that leads to. It’ll be easy access and he will more than likely try but just don’t do it. You are in limited no contact so that conversation should not come up at all. But say he’s bold and just flat out asks or goes for it- do not do it.
Can my ex dictate who is around my child?
In general, you do not have the power to dictate which adults are around your child when they are with the other parent. When you have your child, you can decide who is present. You can decide whether to introduce them to a romantic partner or not.
Do I have to communicate with my child’s father?
Communication is crucial to successful co-parenting. You can definitely minimize communication, but you should never completely eliminate it. As co-parents, you’ll need ongoing communication to be able to coordinate your child’s life.
Can I stop my son seeing his dad’s new girlfriend?
I’m often asked if there is a way for a parent to stop their child spending time with the other parent’s new partner. The short answer is no. Both parents have parental responsibility and they are able to exercise that responsibility in whatever way they see fit.
Are there exceptions to the no contact rule?
You live together-if possible one of you has to move out during the no contact period. If it is not an option, maybe you can go to a friend’s or relative’s place for a short time. If you are forced to live together during the period of no contact.
What limited contact?
Limited contact means the authority of a nonparent to visit a child for a limited time. The term includes authority to take the child to a place other than the residence of the child.
Can I stop someone from being around my child?
It can be frustrating, as many parents new to this situation wonder if they can prevent their children from being in contact with certain people. Unfortunately, unless your ex agrees otherwise, the short answer is no, unless there is a significant risk of harm to the children from said exposure.
How long is too long for the no contact rule?
No contact should last for a minimum of 60 days, and it includes no texting, no calling, and no interacting on social media. It can feel like an extreme move when you’re still working to get over a breakup, but the truth is that cutting off contact with an ex is the fastest, most effective way to truly move on.