Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Leverage to See My Child...Is This Ok?
On Wednesday of last week, my wife and I separated. I had to leave. We have a 3 year old child between us.
She immediately took her and her 3 children from her first marriage out of town and did not return until last night. I didn't even know where they were until Saturday night.
Today, I asked that I be able to come pick up my little girl so that she could visit me. My wife said she would get back to me later and obviously never did.
She is living in my house (not marital property) and has no job or income at all. I am still paying for the utilities in that house.
It has been recommended that maybe I should tell her that if she does not allow me to see my child I will stop all financial aid. This would mean utilities, etc. would be cut off.
While I don't want to do this, I do want to see my child (which she is using as leverage which is just sick to me).
I am in the process of getting a lawyer, but in the meantime, wanted an opinion on if this is a reasonable course of action or if it could be looked badly upon.
All I am wanting is to see my little girl.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Leverage to See My Child...Is This Ok?
Leave things alone until you hire that attorney. That is the quickest and safest way to see your child.
Re: Leverage to See My Child...Is This Ok?
I completely agree with Ms. Bushman, and want to add that when the case gets to court, the judge's job is to work past the emotions and anger, and decide what is best for the child. Her refusal to let you see your child, weighs against her. If you shut off utilities that care for your child, it would work against you.
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