Been divorced 10 years. Ex-wife not taking into consideration my thoughts/views of what school she should attend. Public versus Private. According to the marital settlement agreement, this should fall into a "major decision" and we both should agree upon this decision. What should I do? We have joint custody, with shared placement. 60/40 split of placement.
2007-12-03 12:33:57 · 11 answers · asked by Steve T 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Yes you should have a say in your daughter's schooling. Especially if you are going to be the one forking out the money if you decide to send her to private school.
2007-12-03 12:54:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on whether the decision will be made in a peaceful way. It would be pointless if you disagree just for the sake of it, in principle. Look at the school that is being chosen, then decide whether it is an acceptable school. If it is, then agree to it. If it is not, then say so. But explain why it is not acceptable. If you have no reasonable grounds, eg, too expensive, bad neighborhood, not academic enough, then you need accept the decision, in the best interest of your daughter. Look around for alternatives, and suggest why they are better, if you can't find a better school, then perhaps your ex-wife has, in fact, the best interest of your daughter in mind.
In all things, be prepared to back up any arguments with facts, otherwise you may end up with egg on your face.
2007-12-03 12:54:23 · answer #2 · answered by Labsci 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortuantely a public school is not the correct forum to preach your religion, due to the seperation of state and religion. Its commendable that your daughter is religious and is doing great deeds. But there are other appropriate and legal forums for this. Remember not everyone is Christian, and accepting the diversity is part of beign a member of this society. On the other hand teasing is never acceptable. YOu should call a meeting with your daughters teachers and principal and figure out a way that this teasing can stop. She has a right to attend school without being teased.
2016-04-07 06:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by Beverly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if you have custody then yes! if not then most likely no although i think divorced couples need to try and get along for the sake of their child.
2007-12-03 12:48:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you helping pay for school? Who is the custodial parent?
2007-12-03 12:41:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your attorney. She shouldn't be allowed to make a major decision such as that without your say.
2007-12-03 12:57:20 · answer #6 · answered by Kathy R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...but I think it should also be your daughters decision. The three of you should sit down and discuss it with NO fighting.
Good luck!
2007-12-03 12:41:07 · answer #7 · answered by Breava 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask a lawyer and see if you can reach an amicable agreement.
What's important here is your daughter's well-being.
2007-12-03 12:47:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just refuse to pay for private school. Make her pay for it.
2007-12-03 12:42:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its that big of a deal to you then tell you that you will pay for it or over most of the coast maybe she does not have the extra money for that try asking her.
2007-12-03 12:47:29 · answer #10 · answered by Brooklyn Girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋