cheetahlily
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Minnesota
My question is this. I have joint legal and joint physical custody of my 3 minor children. I have been divorced since 2004. The first two years were without incident, however in the last 2 years, the amicable relationship has deteriorated. Communication between the parents has been all but eliminated due to the childrens father insisting that emails be only about important issues involving the children. I have since taken great consideration in my emails to only state the facts. The latest involved a medical issue that the 12 year old has. I stated the diagnoses and the medication involved that I would be sending over. His response was that my email was unnecessary and that the children are old enough to share any information about themselves. The children are 10,12 and 14. He also is telling the children to not speak to me at common areas when he is with him for the week. Example: hockey games of the children that we all attend. Question: My divorce decree states that in the event of a communication breakdown, mediation is what I need to do. Does these issues warrent mediation? My 10 year old was scared to speak to me today at the hockey game, and when I approached him to ask why he wasn't talking to me or his half brother, he said his dad told him he couldn't. I realize I need to do something to help the children and myself effectively communicate and co-parent, but am at a loss with the father denying any communication. Comments or suggestions appreciated.
My question is this. I have joint legal and joint physical custody of my 3 minor children. I have been divorced since 2004. The first two years were without incident, however in the last 2 years, the amicable relationship has deteriorated. Communication between the parents has been all but eliminated due to the childrens father insisting that emails be only about important issues involving the children. I have since taken great consideration in my emails to only state the facts. The latest involved a medical issue that the 12 year old has. I stated the diagnoses and the medication involved that I would be sending over. His response was that my email was unnecessary and that the children are old enough to share any information about themselves. The children are 10,12 and 14. He also is telling the children to not speak to me at common areas when he is with him for the week. Example: hockey games of the children that we all attend. Question: My divorce decree states that in the event of a communication breakdown, mediation is what I need to do. Does these issues warrent mediation? My 10 year old was scared to speak to me today at the hockey game, and when I approached him to ask why he wasn't talking to me or his half brother, he said his dad told him he couldn't. I realize I need to do something to help the children and myself effectively communicate and co-parent, but am at a loss with the father denying any communication. Comments or suggestions appreciated.