Biodumba$$ will not pick up phone during visit

[Viol8r]

"dad" will not pick up phone during visit

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? florida

My stepdaughter is visiting her dad in Va. His scheduled talk time when she is here is Sunday and Thursday from 7-7:30 p.m. Everytime my wife (mom) calls at those times he has not answered. The grandmother has let her call her mom twice when dad is not around. Once for 10 minutes and the other for 5 minutes. What, if anything, can my wife do to be able to have more talk time with her daughter?

 

[Antigone*]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? florida

My stepdaughter is visiting her biodad in Va. His scheduled talk time when she is here is Sunday and Thursday from 7-7:30 p.m. Everytime my wife (biomom) calls at those times he has not answered. The grandmother has let her call her mom twice when biodad is not around. Once for 10 minutes and the other for 5 minutes. What, if anything, can my wife do to be able to have more talk time with her daughter?

I suggest deleting this thread and preferrably use one of your old ones or if you insist on starting a new one please change the tone.

You will not get help this way ~ you may not anyways, but at least your chances are increased

 

[CSO286]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? florida

My stepdaughter is visiting her biodad in Va. His scheduled talk time when she is here is Sunday and Thursday from 7-7:30 p.m. Everytime my wife (biomom) calls at those times he has not answered. The grandmother has let her call her mom twice when biodad is not around. Once for 10 minutes and the other for 5 minutes. What, if anything, can my wife do to be able to have more talk time with her daughter?

First off, you will not endear yourself to AN?YONE here by using the terms "Biodumba$$", "Biomom", and "Biodad" (unless you're discussing adoption.)

Next, It might be better if mom were to create her own account and post her concerns here, becasue she should know the the answers to all the questions that will probably be asked, like the following ones I have:
Is this "talk time" addressed in the court order? What exactly does it say?
My answers to this post would depend on the answers.

 

[Finished2010]

Just giving you a piece of advice, its not biological mom/dad its just mom or dad. If you are angry I would advise you to leave your emotions out of the post as best you can. Most folks around here feel very strongly that you are nothing but a legal stranger and should not concern yourself with anything between mom and dad. And legally speaking that is 100% accurate. I would suggest editing the post for it to read something like this: My step daughter is visiting her father. Moms time to talk to her is such and such but dad will not answer the phone. What can my wife do to get her scheduled time to talk to her daughter. Thank you

Just a suggestion, best of luck

 

[Aunt♥Bunny]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? florida

My stepdaughter is visiting her biodad in Va. His scheduled talk time when she is here is Sunday and Thursday from 7-7:30 p.m. Everytime my wife (biomom) calls at those times he has not answered. The grandmother has let her call her mom twice when biodad is not around. Once for 10 minutes and the other for 5 minutes. What, if anything, can my wife do to be able to have more talk time with her daughter?

Aunt Bunny is quite distressed and sees many issues with your posting. I have been lurking here for quite some time and I just had to post because you are being quite disrespectful to both mother and father.

It seems to Aunt Bunny, that the overstepping stepfather needs to learn some class. He also needs to focus quite clearly on what his role is in this child's life.

Aunt Bunny will now go back to lurk in the archives but before she does she will remind the vile poster that she is ashamed of him.

 

[Viol8r]

First off, you will not endear yourself to AN?YONE here by using the terms "Biodumba$$", "Biomom", and "Biodad" (unless you're discussing adoption.

I changed what I could...

Next, It might be better if mom were to create her own account and post her concerns here, becasue she should know the the answers to all the questions that will probably be asked, like the following ones I have:
Is this "talk time" addressed in the court order? What exactly does it say?
My answers to this post would depend on the answers.

Here's your answer...

"When the child is with one parent, the other shall have open and reasonable telephonic communication with the child. Said communication shall be agreed upon by the parties. However, in the event the parties are unable to agree, then the parent that does not have the child with him or her shall telephonic contact on Thursdays and Sundays between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m."

 

[CSO286]

Thank you. That's a start.

Now, if the other party is not complying witht the terms of the court order, your wife could pursue contempt against the other party, however she should first do what she can to settle this amicably with her ex.

She also should try to resolve this with her ex, and not go through any intermediary (you or grandmother). After all, the only parties to this action are your wife and her ex.

Legally, it's no one else's business--meaning you and grandmother.

 

[Viol8r]

She also should try to resolve this with her ex, and not go through any intermediary (you or grandmother). After all, the only parties to this action are your wife and her ex

If he was the type that could be reasoned with, that would happen and I wouldn't be on here asking this question. I know what I am legally.... just wanted to know what her options are past tryng to negotiate with the dad. He won't even speak to her for her to offer any type of solution.

 

[nextwife]

I would certainly find it burdonsom on the limited time a NCP gets to need to rush home in the summer to be there between 7-7:30 just in case of a phone call. Summer is the time to take advantage of warm, long days when the kids can be up late and the family can be out later doing stuff. I know that these days, we are usually out on family bike rides on any nice night, or at one of summer festivals at that time of day. Needing to be home by 7 pm kinda cuts into ones ability to do stuff at night, doesn't it? Why a call time so early in the evening?

 

[TheGeekess]

I would certainly find it burdonsome to need to rush home in the summer to be there between 7=7:30 just ijn case of a phone call. Summer is the time to take advantage of warm, long days when the kids can be up late and the family can be out later doing stuff. I know that these days, we are usually out on family bike rides on any nice night, or at one of summer festivals at that time of day. Needing to be home by 7 pm kinda cuts into ones ability to do stuff at night, doesn't it? Why so early in the evening?

Cell phones work in most areas, no matter where one is.

 

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

"When the child is with one parent, the other shall have open and reasonable telephonic communication with the child. Said communication shall be agreed upon by the parties. However, in the event the parties are unable to agree, then the parent that does not have the child with him or her shall telephonic contact on Thursdays and Sundays between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m."

If the parents were to agree to a later time, then it could be that time. It lands up between 7 and 7:30 PM becuase the parents are NOT agreeing to something dinner.

MOM's option is to take it back to court - filing for contempt if dad does NOT make the child available and HE doesn't provide an alternative time to call.

 

[Viol8r]

I would certainly find it burdonsom on the limited time a NCP gets to need to rush home in the summer to be there between 7-7:30 just in case of a phone call. Summer is the time to take advantage of warm, long days when the kids can be up late and the family can be out later doing stuff. I know that these days, we are usually out on family bike rides on any nice night, or at one of summer festivals at that time of day. Needing to be home by 7 pm kinda cuts into ones ability to do stuff at night, doesn't it? Why a call time so early in the evening?

This is from the FINAL JUDGEMENT verbatim...

"When the child is with one parent, the other shall have open and reasonable telephonic communication with the child. Said communication shall be agreed upon by the parties. However, in the event the parties are unable to agree, then the parent that does not have the child with him or her shall telephonic contact on Thursdays and Sundays between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m."

MOM's option is to take it back to court - filing for contempt if dad does NOT make the child available and HE doesn't provide an alternative time to call.

My wife called Child Support Enforcement today. They are filing a contempt for non payment. Can my wife bring up this issue as well during his court session?

 

[TinkerBelleLuvr]

Two seperate actions, but could probably be heard at the same time. CSE deals only with child support issues.

 

[Viol8r]

Two seperate actions, but could probably be heard at the same time. CSE deals only with child support issues.

Who would she contact for contempt about contact with her child?

 

[milspecgirl]

child support and visitation are 2 separate items. she needs to keep a log of the calls to prove she is making them. Do they have voicemail by any chance? Also, is she calling at close to 7 AND close to 7:30? just in case they were a little late or had to leave a little early? Last, is she making sure to call at 7-7:30 HIS time?
If yes, have her file a motion for contempt.