divorce360.com provides help, advice and community for people
contemplating, going through or recovering from divorce and the issues around it,
including separation, divorce laws, spousal support and emotional issues.

ADVERTISING PARTNERS


Answers
You can search for Answers by tag here:

Invite Others
Invite friends and family to join you on d360! - Click here
where do I start
Our checklists are a great place to start. Or, get a quick review of your state's divorce laws with our Legal Cheat Sheet.
  Posted to group - Difficult Ex's    <<Previous    Next>>

My ex wife does not tell me if my kids are in hospital - I just dont understand it?

It has happened three times now.  The first 2 times I let it go, but this time I am just plain angry about it.  My 13 year old is in hospital (Emergency section) with blood infections has numerous drips etc etc - and is quite sick.  Not life threatening, but still very upsetting to me and certainly to him.  He is over 8 hours away.  When I found out from one of my other kids (3 of which live with her) I was so angry, I could not talk to her.  I called dozens of hospitals to find out which one he was in, and after finding him, could not get any information, as she had listed herself as the sole contact.  After discussing it with the nurse, and after her discussing it with my sick child, all is OK, I can now call and ask about him.  I see my kids every couple of weeks, and speak to them every couple of days.

This could be a long question, with all sorts of comebacks, but in short I am a good person, am very close to my kids, and they are very close to me.  I have never said bad stuff about her and have no history of violence.  In other words, my question is simple.

Why would my ex wife think it is OK to not let me know about one of my kids in hospital?  She has moved on with her relationships, as have I, we divorced some 6 years ago.  I would have thought that even if I was in jail for serious crimes, that I would have the right to know (and she would have the responsibility to tell me either directly or indirectly via a 3rd party) that one of my kids is quite sick.

I am sure there is a logical reason, but after 24 hours I just cant see it, and I am more angry now with her than I have ever been in my life.  I am not the sort that would do something stupid, but I just dont get it.

 


by mail2ob   1 Post 
Posted on 9/20/2008 2:31 AM
Get AlertsGet Alerts!
Sent to Friendsend to friend
0

Tags: ex wife , with hold , sick ,
child


Answers for "My ex wife does not tell me if my kids are in hospital - I just dont understand it?"  (2) (You must be logged in to answer)




Call a lawyer This is just wrong and it is about control for her! She needs to understand that you are still the father and you have the right to know the kids are in the hospital with a reasonable amount of time!

Gorf
by Gorf   162 Posts
Posted on 9/22/2008 10:25 AM
0





It is a control thing. She is SUPPOSED to keep you informed...and she isn't . Document what you have and talk to your lawyer. It should state in your aggrement that she has to keep you informed and that makes her violating a court order.
by mtnvly   3539 Posts
Posted on 9/20/2008 6:05 PM
0







Divorce360.com is not a substitute for advice from a lawyer, accountant, financial planner, therapist or other professional to obtain advice. Divorce360.com is not intended to, and should not, take the place of professional advice. The opinions expressed in the divorce360.com message boards are those of the author and the author alone. Divorce360.com does not endorse any specific product or service.

 
divorce Community::
popular blogs
Be Careful What You Write on the Memo Line....
Another tale from the Spaz client files....   So, I have a...read more 

Forced meeting for my daughter
I have not posted for a while, things have been going rather smoothly....until...read more 

Did I go to far tonight? (Huge argument 'stupid' with my wife)
It’s a stupid question to ask. I know (think) I went to far tonight and it’s...read more 

get/give answers

Financial Mediation tomorrow.. waste of time???
So I have another mediation appointment that was ordered by the court with my...Read Answers/share yours 

Legal responsibilites to enforce visitation?
My 17 year old son refuses to go to visit his father. He has valid reasons, but...Read Answers/share yours 

expert Q&As
Faith Therapy : Does a Separation Work?
My Husband and I Are Having Trouble. Is It a Good Idea for Us to Separate?...read more 

Stress Relief: Tips to Help after Separation
Mental Health: Overwhelmed by Changes in Household Routine. What Should I do?...read more 

About Law: Do Divorce Kits Work?
Legal: What You Should Consider When You Think About Divorcing Using a Kit...read more 

expand information center
divorce360.com's ecards
divorce focused content ::
divorce most popular ::
1. When Is a Marriage Worth Saving?
10 Things to Think About When Considering Whether to Stick with a Relationship

2. 8 Things No One Ever Tells You about Divorce
Number Three May Surprise You

3. Divorcing? 15 Costly Financial Mistakes
Settlements: 15 Critical Financial Mistakes Often Made in the Heat of Divorce

4. Beginning Checklist: Planning to File for Divorce
12 Steps to Consider if You or Your Partner Have Decided to File for Divorce

5. Are You Ready For Divorce?
Three Key Questions You Must Ask Yourself