Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

Re: Non Custodial parent telling child not to tell other parent things

Common but the wrong think to say and do. It also depends on what is being told.

Re: Non Custodial parent telling child not to tell other parent things

This is a legal question only if you have an agreement or order in place addressing this type of issue. Some agreements will include provisions for type of situation. However, even in such a circumstance where there is a provision of an order or agreement it is not an easy thing to stop from a legal perspective as there is only so much a judge can do.

The reality is that beyond the courts, parents need to realize that whether or not they are divorced or separated they are ALWAYS going to be parents to the children. This means you and the other parent need to figure out a way to work together because the court cannot resolve all of your issues.

Re: Non Custodial parent telling child not to tell other parent things

This is not a legal question. It is more of a parenting decision that you need to make, specifically, how to address your child when this happens, and how to address this issue with his mother.

Remember that even though you two might be divorced, you are all still a family because of your children. Try to be respectful and work this out with the child's mother. Resorting to legal solutions is rarely a good way to go when it comes to families.