Can my ex-wife demand that I remove pictures of my children from my website?
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Can my ex-wife demand that I remove pictures of my children from my website?
My ex-spouse is demanding the immediate removal of pictures of our children from my website. The pictures themselves are benign and typical. All pictures reflect kids under the age of 10. None of the pictures could possibly be conveyed as explicit. The ex-spouse possesses custody; I have right to visitation 1 weekend per month. I will remove them if necessary. Do I have to?
Asked on April 11, 2011 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Legally, as the children's parent with (presumably) still-intact parental rights, you have the right to post their pictures, so long as they are not explicit or run afoul of any related laws. That said, you probably should comply with your ex-wife's wishes:
1) Even though so many peopl do it, it can be dangerous to post your children's photos online--that is one place where various types of predators can see them and become aware of them.
2) If the pictures cause any trouble, or if your judgment is off and there is, even w/innocent intent, anything objectionable or improper about them, you ex-spouse may be able to use that against you legally.
3) You and the ex have to interact at least 1 weekend a month, plus whatever economic (e.g. support) interaction you have--why make that interaction more painful or contentitious, by conflicting with her over online photos?
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