If I write my ex-wife about concerns I have for my children while in her care is that harrasment?
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If I write my ex-wife about concerns I have for my children while in her care is that harrasment?
I have wrote my ex-wife a number of times with concerns I have for the children but I feel as she ignores them. Should I keep writing her with the hopes my point will get through to her?
Asked on August 5, 2011 Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
People--even ex-spouses, or the other parent of one's children--are not obligated to reply to someone; people may ignore communications they don't wish to respond to.
If you feel that your children are in danger, are not being cared for properly, etc., there are things you can do--you could, for example, get a lawyer and go to court, to try to have custody arrangements changed. If the you believe the situation is urgent enough (e.g. life, health, etc. in danger), you could contact the government authorities which protect children and look into complaints of abuse. (Here in NJ, it would be DYFS, or the Division of Youth and Family Services; every state has such an agency.) However, continuing to contact your ex-wife, when she has demonstrated that she will not respond, is not likely to get you anywhere--and, at some point, could be considered harassment of her.
You should consult with a family law attorney to discuss your concerns and evaluate your options.
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