Virtual visit question

[doc2b]

I'm curious about why Mom hovering and jumping in during virtual visitation is any different than listening in on phone calls between a parent and child, which may times parents have been told here is unacceptable?

Cjane, you make WAY too much sense!

That's kind of what I was wondering. I wasn't trying to focus on whether or not I should be present, simply a way for dad to nicely ask mom to allow them some uninterrupted time to chat. Not to mention, it would cut down on the incidence of "ask you dad why..." or "tell your dad that..." that occurs when they're on the phone or skype. And it's not always that she jumps into conversations, either. Sometimes (not often) she pulls them away to show them something or have them do a quick chore (which I'm not arguing that they shouldn't do chores, so don't jump on me please!), so conversing isn't even an option and dad is left on an empty line or staring at a wall over the computer.

 

[TXmichael]

Virtual Visits

I would say one of the one benefits of Video Calls over phone calls is that you can record the Video Call using things like Camtasia Studio or other Skype recording tools.

If a child is being interfered with, this would be obvious in a Video Call as you can SEE the reaction of the child and recording it would be clear evidence.

Check to see if your state allows recording without BOTH parties being notified. Many states allow recording when only one side knows the communication is being recorded.

Then it is up to the judge or legal folks involved to decide if interference is involved.

Regards
TX Mike

 

[doc2b]

I would say one of the one benefits of Video Calls over phone calls is that you can record the Video Call using things like Camtasia Studio or other Skype recording tools.

If a child is being interfered with, this would be obvious in a Video Call as you can SEE the reaction of the child and recording it would be clear evidence.

Check to see if your state allows recording without BOTH parties being notified. Many states allow recording when only one side knows the communication is being recorded.

Then it is up to the judge or legal folks involved to decide if interference is involved.

Regards
TX Mike

While I understand what you're getting at, dad would never record his kids for the sake of obtaining "evidence", first of all. Second, no one is trying to nail mom for interfering, just looking for a nice way to address the situation with her. But thanks for the suggestion anyway.

 

[janM]

Check to see if your state allows recording without BOTH parties being notified. Many states allow recording when only one side knows the communication is being recorded.

That's true, but I don't believe you can record a child, as a minor cannot give consent.