Legal Question in Family Law in California
My ex only speaks to the children in Mandarin while in front of me. I understand that hers is a bilingual home when they are at her house. But when we are together or exchanging the children I think she should speak in English to the children since they are in front of me. It feels like the children are being encouraged to have private conversations in front of me. Is it okay to ask in my paperwork that she be required to speak in English when we are together with the kids?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Yes and appropriate. My partner and I are raising our son in english, mandarin and shanghainese. We have an agreement that she will not talk to him in shanghainese without translating for me. Most parenting agreements include what is called a non-disparagement clause. When you are present, at least, it is reasnable to ask that you be able to tell whether or not it is being violated.
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