Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

Threatened physical abuse--what to do?

My ex girlfriend has custody of our 8 year old son and I have joint legal custody and parenting time which was set forth in our order. Ever since she has remarried though, she uses her now husband to threaten and intimidate me. Our son even reported to me that he heard his mother tell his stepfather that when I come to pick him up for visitation, the stepdad should ''scare him (me) away.'' Even my son is worried that something will happen to me. My ex is no better--what are the odds of ordering her to go to anger management? Her fits of rage are out of control--she always interferes with pick up and drop off times by starting a unecessary and stupid fight when I come to the door. If i try to to walk away, she refuses to allow the child out.

It seems we go to court every year, but I really think my child would better off with my family. What can I do to show the court this woman's inablitity to parent my child properly and nuture his relationship with both families? I feel she is endangering my son with her attitude and lack of self restraint.


Asked on 7/05/06, 6:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Dennis Felix Felix Law Office, P. A.

Re: Threatened physical abuse--what to do?

You may have a right to bring a motion for change of custody on the grounds of wilful, intentional interference with your parenting rights. You would need to be able to prove your claims by something in addition to your statements. Call an appropriate family law attorney to discuss this.

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Answered on 7/05/06, 6:44 pm


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