Legal Question in Family Law in New York
sibling rights
I think I already know the answer to the question, but I told my children i would try - so here it is---
I am divorced 7 years. My ex has never kept his end of the divorce agreement but recently he has become worse- He has moved and changed his address and had no contact with our children for 6 months. Our children are 13 and 16 year old girls. We recently found out thru an acquaintance that his girlfriend of 6 months is pregnant. My daughters (who are still facing the fact that their father has abandoned them)are saddened by the fact that they will have a baby brother or sister that they will not know. There is nothing I can do about this - right?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: sibling rights
Right. You cannot "make" your EX, contact his children with you; nor petition for your children to visit with his child by another.
What you can and must do, is to tell your children the truth!!! And, Don't try to protect his image or your children's feelings. That can only "back fire" onto you.
Stay out of his way and his life. There is nothing to be done. Make certain that his child support payments are current.
Good luck,
Phroska L. McAlister,ESQ
Re: sibling rights
You can take legal action to enforce the terms of the divorce Judgment. Perhaps some of the terms will adrress your concerns.
I am sure that he could be located through your acquaintance. Furthermore, if he has any family members that you are aware of, your daughters could see if they will assist.
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