Communication with son

[ziphash]

I have a 2 yr. old son who lives in AL. I live in OH. My family & I send cards & e-cards to my son often. They usually say things like we love him, miss him, & can't wait to see him. Last week, my sons here made postcards for my son in AL. My wife asked what the boys wanted the cards to say so she could write it because they're too young to do it themselves. One son said he wanted to play with him (son in AL) and wanted to go pick him up.

I got an e-mail from the grandmother today saying that comment was inappropriate and not to do it again. My question is this...Am I & my family allowed to say what we want to my son (as long as it's not hurtful, confusing, etc.) or is my ex-wife allowed to dictate what we talk to him about?

[LegalBeagle]

Originally posted by ziphash
I have a 2 yr. old son who lives in AL. I live in OH. My family & I send cards & e-cards to my son often. They usually say things like we love him, miss him, & can't wait to see him. Last week, my sons here made postcards for my son in AL. My wife asked what the boys wanted the cards to say so she could write it because they're too young to do it themselves. One son said he wanted to play with him (son in AL) and wanted to go pick him up.

I got an e-mail from the grandmother today saying that comment was inappropriate and not to do it again. My question is this...Am I & my family allowed to say what we want to my son (as long as it's not hurtful, confusing, etc.) or is my ex-wife allowed to dictate what we talk to him about?

She can not dictate.. but she is in control and can censor anything she wants. On the phone direct to the child you can say anything you want within the normal bounds conduct.

[ziphash]

Thanks for your response. I appreciate it.

[b]

Originally posted by ziphash
I got an e-mail from the grandmother today saying that comment was inappropriate and not to do it again. My question is this...Am I & my family allowed to say what we want to my son (as long as it's not hurtful, confusing, etc.) or is my ex-wife allowed to dictate what we talk to him about?

Why is the grandmother sending you e-mail regarding your child? The only one's who should be involved are the parents.

As far as your taxes are concerned, why don't you claim your child anyways. Let her parents get in trouble for that, they have no legal right to the child. Your X lives in her own home on their property, which is seperate from the grandparents home correct? Then if your X isn't claiming him, you do it. I claim my child every other year-regardless if that child lives with me or not.