Legal Question in Family Law in California
My ex husband has primary custody with joint legal custody. He continually does NOT share information regarding our daughters well being both with school and doctors. He is supposed to "share" information with me and I am never told anything ie: counseling appointments, parent teacher conferences etc. Recently there was an issue at school of a sexual nature involving our daughter and I wasn't informed. How can I get him to comply with the court orders or how can I get custody changed from him being the primary since its not in our daughters best interest?
1 Answer from Attorneys
You should consult with a family law attorney. My recommendation is that you consider filing a petition to modify the custody arrangements to joint physical and joint legal custody. Basically this would be a negotiating strategy to get the matter before a mediator. You may also consider seeking a modification of the parenting plan and in the new plan have specific rules about communications re school, health care, extra-curricular activities and similar issues. It may require a court order that directs the custodial parent to take steps to make certain that school and health information is provided to both parents at the same time, or at least within 24 hours of the occurrence of the event.
I recommend mediation as the other unspoken issues are often aired in this setting but the ultimate result is an agreement that both parents have created and consequently have some obligation/investment in following.
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