Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

My ex has sole custody of our daughter, age 15. Regardless, she lived with me for 18 months after the divorce and then moved back with her dad to go to school in the town he lives in. She and I have always been very close but since she moved with him, she has slowly disassociated herself with me. My therapist suspects "Parental Alienation Syndrome". My ex recently blocked me from her cell phone and tells me I have to go through him to communicate with her. Obviously we do not get along and I typically avoid having to speak to him unless necessary. He never answers my calls or voicemails. I have no way to contact my daughter directly now. What can I do? I should not have to go through him to talk to my daughter. I have been sending texts to his phone and leaving voice msgs for her wishing her happy days at school, etc. I am sure he is not relaying these to her. Can I take some kind of action? I am very distraught over this. I have no idea what is going on in her life. I have emailed him a couple times asking about her and he just simply says she is fine and will not provide any details. He is clearly alienating her from me and her half brothers and sisters.


Asked on 12/11/09, 2:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cory Wall Cory R. Wall, Attorney at Law, P.C.

You can take the matter back to court to enforce your rights under the Decree of Divorce. You most certainly have the right to have direct access and contact with your daughter without your ex's interference or involvement. Please contact me if you would like to meet to discuss your case. I offer an initial 30 minute free consultation. At that point, I can provide you with more detail as to your options. Thank you. Cory R. Wall

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Answered on 12/16/09, 2:58 pm


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