Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
My son's ex-wife won't leave us alone, what can we do?
My son got a divorce about two years ago. He had one child by this woman. She had cusdody of the child and he was paying $1000 a month at first and then he had it dropped to $700. He works on a boat and is gone a lot. She would bring the child to us as soon as she got her child support because she wanted to party. She signed her over to my son almost a year ago if he would pay her $1000 a month again. She is abusive and has already given up her other three kids but she kept this one for the money. There is evidence of sexual abuse so my son don't want her to have the child again.Also when she did get the child she tells her to be mean and that she don't have to mind us. We would have a time with her when she came back. Lately she has come to our house, we told her not to, and calling us over and over and we have told her not to do that. What can we do to stop this as it is really upsetting us. She is bi polor and won't take her medication. This child is 5 and has lived with us most of her life. She was in foster care twice when her mother had her because she was such a bad mother. I didn't plan to raise another child after retirement but I do want this child to have a life and she can't with her mother. Please tell us what to do.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: My son's ex-wife won't leave us alone, what can we do?
You and/or your son needs to see an attorney as soon as possible. Under this situation, the mother should be paying child support, not your son. You or your son should petition the court for an order establishing custody and support. Additionally, considering the potential for the child's abuse with the mother, the court may restrict the mother's visitation rights. Also, you can ask the court for a protective order, preventing the mother from coming to your house. If she violates the order, she can be arrested.
I urge you to see an attorney immediately, as your granddaughter's well being is at stake. Good luck.