Father’s right to communicate with a child after divorce
Most often after divorceminor children remain with the mother by court order. However, the father has the same opportunities to meet with them, raise them and fully participate in their lives. Only the court can restrict communication. This happens if the parent has a negative influence on the child.
After a divorce, the father has the right to communicate withchild. Photo: Getty According to the Family Code, parents have equal rights in relation to their children. The father takes a full part in the children's lives. He has the following opportunities:
- communicate with the child and meet with him regularly;
- receive from the mother any information concerning the life of the child;
- to participate in the life of the child;
- allow or prohibit changing the child’s family name;
- to coordinate the export of the child abroad.
If the father lives far away, then the mother should notprevent telephone conversations or communication via Skype. The law takes into account the interests of children first and foremost. After all, it is equally important for them to communicate with their mother and father, despite the fact that they have officially separated and do not live together.
Order of communication of the father with the child according to the law
The order of meetings with the child can be established in several ways:
- oral;
- written;
- judicial.
It all depends on the relationship between the ex-spouses.If they have maintained a human relationship after the breakup and are responsible in raising their children, they agree on meetings verbally. If problems regarding meetings periodically arise between the former spouses, it is better to draw up a written agreement. It specifies where, how often and how long the father will meet with the child. The possibility or impossibility of third parties being present at the meetings is mentioned. His interests and wishes are taken into account without fail. The agreement is drawn up in any form and, if desired, is certified by the guardianship authority. If the child is 10 years old, the court also takes into account the child's opinion. He can express whether he wants to meet with his father more often or has no desire at all. If the parents do not come to a peaceful agreement, the court considers the claim filed by the father. In this case, the commission develops a schedule of communication with the child, which must be strictly observed by both parties. The father can file a lawsuit in the courts if the ex-wife does not fulfill the prescribed agreement. When sorting out relations with the ex-husband or wife, it is important to remember the interests of the children. It is in your power to create a harmonious development for them.
