If my ex and I share 50/50 custody of the 2 children, can she refuse to give me her new address now that she’s moved?
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If my ex and I share 50/50 custody of the 2 children, can she refuse to give me her new address now that she’s moved?
There are no protective orders. She has just recently moved in with her partner and has refused after 3 attempts to give me her address. Is she required to provide her address because I am the children’s father and need to know where they are sleeping on her days?
Asked on May 10, 2012 under Family Law, Maryland
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
She absolutely needs to give you her address. This is a safety issue. If you share custody 50/50, you need to obviously know for practical reasons, for commuting reasons and whether you will need to contest the move because it distrurbs the children's education or routine. You should put such requests through your attorney if cordial communication proves fruitless. Then you need to file a contempt motion in court and file either for full custody (i.e., do you know the partner, are you sure your children are safe) or indicate she is refusing to cooperate in the shared parenting.
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