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Ex husband problems - Am I in the wrong?

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erialc1717 · 08/02/2019 11:12

I’m a mum of 2, 5 year old girl and 3 year old boy. Me and their dad aren’t together and both moved on. Our parental relationship often clashes with very different opinions and only talk when discussing the children. The children stay with their dad rotating weekends and every Wednesday night. The children are now voicing interests and have recently enrolled my girl into ballet and my boy into footie tots which takes place every Sunday morning. I spoke too their father about this and he has point blank refused to take them to extra curricula activities in his time . No explanation just a no ( very much his style) I haven’t asked for a penny from him and explained it was only 45 mins out his day but still he refuses to. Am I out of order for asking him to do this? It’s the children that will be gutted. Note he lives a 3 minute walk from Me and the centre is a short drive . Perhaps not relevant but he is also dating and living with the manager at my sons nursery. I can’t help but also be annoyed about this .... surely she would support this because of the children. Advice would really be appreciated

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Aprilshowersarecomingsoon · 08/02/2019 11:19

Unfortunately as nice as it is for your dc to have these activities a court would say you can't make plans for in his time.
My exh planned ds's weeks so full I hardly saw them. He was told by a judge to stop making plans for in my time. Ds's still played for a footy team etc but fortnightly and was acceptable for all.
I get your ex just sounds a spiteful twat but just explain to the clubs it will be fortnightly as ex is being uncooperative at this time.

erialc1717 · 08/02/2019 11:24

Thanks for the response. Although it’s such a shame I do understand that. Ideally I would like us to be singing off the hymn sheet but digesting that we’re not just infuriated me. Fortnightly activities it will be grrr .

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Aprilshowersarecomingsoon · 08/02/2019 11:34

In time your dc will realise who puts them first. Be patient!!

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Mmmhmmm · 08/02/2019 13:24

Why aren't you getting child maintenance??? He should absolutely be paying that.

erialc1717 · 08/02/2019 19:38

He pays £240 straight to sons nursery. It’s all frustrating. Ex’s!!!

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