Hi, immediately after schools closure announced my kids dad decided to email me ‘telling’ me as this was now holiday time 50/50 contact applies. (A court order is in place covering term time, alternate weekends and one week night, and holidays 50/50)
I was surprised by his approach, as it’s not the end of term and home schooling is expected. I replied to say thanks but I wanted to carry on with usual weekly arrangements.
Since then he has continued to email and ring me to try and push me into agreeing 50/50.
I have taken legal advice and been told no changes can be made without mutual agreement or by courts order, so I know it’s just him trying to bully.
There are clearly financial implications (ie he can stop maintenance payments if 50/50, which I suspect is his motivation)
I wondered if anyone else was experiencing this from their kids dad?
Many of my single mum friends have had lovely supportive messages from their kids dad, with kind offers of additional days to help them work/give them a break. All of whom, bar minor adjustments, are upholding their court orders term time arrangements.
It makes me sad that some people see this terrible situation as an opportunity to push their own agenda/financially benefit.
Trying to stay strong (on international single parents day!) but times are hard enough eh. Gimme a break! Px
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