Legal Question in Family Law in Oklahoma
Joint Custody
Me and my ex recently got joint custody of our two daughters, with her bieng the primary. She isn't leting me talk to them but for a few minutes on the non visitation days, which was reported that I had full rights to talk to them whenever. She is also stating that what she says is all that matters. Waht should I do? And is there something that states what she is doing isn't right.
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Re: Joint Custody
What she is doing is not right if it is not in the best interest of the kids, or not according to your divorce decree.
Oklahoma law says, for example, "Except for good cause shown, a pattern of failure to allow court-ordered visitation may be determined to be contrary to the best interests of the child and as such may be grounds for modification of the child custody order."
The part about "what she says is all that matters" is arguable. It's what's in the best interest of the kids that matters, along with the divorce decree.
Possible options include: (1) try to work it out with her; (2) file a Motion to Modify the Decree with specific provision of how much time is allowed; (3) have an attorney write her a letter with the issue and warning that you may file a Motion to Modify if it can't be worked out.
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