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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I see it with my boyfriend, he tries to call the kids, they don't answer, he texts his XW, she doesn't respond or have kids call, rinse and repeat.[/quote]

Does the custody arrangement specify phone calls?  Because it's not really mom's job to make the kids call their dad. It's the dad's job to use his parenting time to build a strong enough relationship that the kids want to talk to him.  Plenty of dads manage to do it.  [/quote]

Most custody agreements are meaningless except if you have two rational reasonable people who are willing to work together.  Dad cannot have a relationship without mom's support if she refuses contact.  How does he get around her?  He can't.[/quote]

What? I would be in contempt if I refused the measly visitation that my ex requested. Not that I ever refused him a chance to see his child. I think he is a despicable human but our child needs him so I would never refuse visitation or put my son in that situaion. It is not my job to make you look good to your child.

By contrast my BF is an amazing father. His kids prefer him to their mom because he has been the adult and the parent in their life. They live with him full time and I absolutely love him for it. [/quote]

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