Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

ex-wife is trying to reduce visitation

My ex-wife has been trying to talk my daughter into seeing me less. The ex wants our daughter to see me when it works for her. My daughter is 13 and has always enjoyed our time together, but has been tainted by her mothers new encouragement for random visits. I have a minimum visitation schedule as it is. Is there any reason why that should change despite pressure from my daughter and the ex? What are my rights? Does visitation need to change as kids become teens? I really want to stay involved with my daughters life as much as possible. Please help.


Asked on 1/03/07, 7:33 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: ex-wife is trying to reduce visitation

Any efforts to discourage visitation are in violation of your custodial rights. Tell the ex that unless she ENCOURAGES visits that you will return to court and ask the judge for sanctions against her for interfering with your visitation. BTW, your daughter needs to know that you will fight for time with her. She may be under mother's control, but in ten years she will be grateful if you fight for your relationship with her.

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Answered on 1/03/07, 10:49 am


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