Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

My husbands divorce decree states the mom has "the right to confer with the other parent to the extent possible before making a decision concerning the health, education, and welfare of the children." Both kids have had failing grades this entire school year. My husband has made many attempts to talk to her about helping the children. She advises that she does not have to talk to him about the kids grades. She has, also, on many occassions, taken them to the doctor and/or hospital without his knowledge. Can we file for the judge to place her in contempt of court?


Asked on 2/07/12, 1:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

No.

There's a difference between the right to confer and the right to demand that someone confer with you. You should assume that the order means what it says.

You can ask for a finding of contempt against her if she violates the decree. Does the decree require her to inform Dad when she takes the children to the doctor?

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Answered on 2/13/12, 2:13 pm


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