Custody And Communication Rights

Summary

In Indiana, custodial parents generally have primary decision-making authority, while non-custodial parents have visitation rights. Communication methods are often not specified in custody agreements, allowing both parents to communicate with their children. Mediation can be beneficial in resolving disputes and ensuring decisions align with the childrens best interests.

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The noncustodial parent sent me this arguing that group communication with our teenage sons is bad. That him communicating one on one is healthier. I disagree and feel he is projecting his issues onto our boys. He was in college when his parents divorced and irrelevant in my opinion.
It sounds like you’re dealing with a complicated situation. While your custody agreement should outline specific decision-making responsibilities, it's crucial to consider the best interests of your children. Does your agreement specify anything about communication methods or parental decision-making?
No. The teens like the group message.
It seems like communication methods aren't specified in your custody agreement. In Indiana, unless specified otherwise, both parents usually have the right to communicate with their children. It might be beneficial to discuss this with a mediator or counselor to find a solution that prioritizes your children's best interests. Do you want assistance in finding local mediation services?
They have often expressed they are not comfortable expressing to their dad verbally because he doesn’t listen to them. He believes when it is his weekend, he gets to make all decisions.
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It sounds like a challenging situation where mediation might indeed help in finding a middle ground. Indiana typically follows the best interest of the child standard, which may include both parents having a say in significant decisions.
Would you like any more information on potential mediation services in your area?
It is a power control issue rather than choosing to be a coparent
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Based on your description, it seems to be a dispute regarding communication methods and decision-making authority. In Indiana, the best interest of the child standard is crucial, and mediation might help resolve such issues. If you need more information on mediation services, feel free to ask.