Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey
Communication thru email?
Hello. I am in the process of
mediation with my childs father. We
are currently speaking primarily
through emails(unless emergency)
because of his temper, his jealousy of
my new relationship and the
arguments that occur with
phonecalls with him. The mediator
seems to think we should talk on the
phone more but it is constant
problems when we do and the emails
are working very well at keeping
things peaceful. Is there anything I
can say to defend myself bc mediator
will not agree with me and is pushing
us to talk on phone at fathers
request. I have recently asked him
about a minor scheduling change
because of our childs health issue
and he has denied it on the basis
that I wont talk on the phone. Am I
wrong for trying to communicate
thru emails and have to subject
myself to verbal abuse during
phonecalls at fathers expense?
Thank you!!!!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Communication thru email?
Regardless of whether or not you should retain an attorney here, you should at least speak to one. Your situation is rather complex to handle on this site.
Re: Communication thru email?
The mediator is not a judge. He cannot tell you to do something; he can make recommendations, but cannot determine issues. On the other hand, maybe he is unaware of the situation. Have you told him the reason for your reluctance to speak with the child's father? I would think that he would be concerned if the man is not speaking with you appropriately. You should talk out the situation at your next mediation session. And if you are not making progress, perhaps you need to get a new mediator.
Keep in mind that this advice is based purely on the little bit of information that you have given to me. There may be other factors that would change my opinion. Further, no one can rely on advice from an attorney who has not been retained. Since it appears that you have not retained an attorney, if you have any further questions, you should contact an attorney discuss your matter in more detail. Only then will you be able to rely on the advice. Good luck! Rob Gleaner
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