Ex Wife Restricts Child Transportation

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The users ex-wife is preventing his current wife from transporting their children. The parental agreement, mediated by the DuPage County Family Center, doesnt explicitly forbid this. The user is considering seeking a modification to the agreement. The user was advised to consult with a family law attorney and to check the status of the mediation agreement with the DuPage County Clerks office.

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My ex-wife does not want my new wife to be driving our kids anywhere. We live in Dupage County in Illinois. My current wife drops them to school and text him other places. But wherever my ex-wife has control, for example, the school or any extracurricular activities where she can say that don’t allow the kids to be picked up by anyone except for their father she does that so that my wife is not able to pick them up. Is she allowed to do that? Is there something that I can do to stop her from doing that?
What does your current custody agreement state about transportation and pick-up/drop-off of your children?
The current parental agreement mentions the pick up and drop off from school and says me as the one picking them up from school on my days. However, it does not mention that nobody else is allowed to pick them up on my days. There is a point where it says, nobody is allowed to interfere in my ex-wife and my parental agreement. But does that also mean no one is allowed to pick them up from school apart from me?
Have you discussed this issue with your ex-wife and tried to reach a mutual agreement?
General Information:
- In Illinois, the parental agreement is legally binding.
- Any changes require court approval.
- Interference can be subjective and may require legal interpretation.
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I'm sorry for the inconvenience. I asked if you have discussed this issue with your ex-wife and tried to reach a mutual agreement?
I have tried that, but she does not trust. My current wife’s driving capabilities as she has looked up her past public driving records where she has gotten a DUI other tickets in the past.
Have you considered seeking a modification to your custody agreement to explicitly allow your current wife to transport the children?
General Information:
- Modifications can be made if circumstances change significantly.
- Court approval is required for modifications.
No I have not. How do I do that?
To seek a modification, you'll need to file a petition with the court that issued the original order. It's advisable to consult with a family law attorney.
Do I need to consult an attorney or can I just do it myself?
While it's possible to file a petition yourself, consulting an attorney can help ensure you navigate the process correctly and present your case effectively.
Can I seek your help to present my case effectively, and follow the procedure correctly?
Sure, I can provide general guidance. What specific questions do you have about the process?
Our parental agreement was not provided by the court, but rather agreed between us through mediation
Did the mediation process involve a mediator who was court-appointed or a private mediator?
Yes
Which one was it - a court-appointed mediator or a private mediator?
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It was a private mediator.
It was court appointed like County family center
What is the name of the court that appointed the mediator?
Dupage, County
What is the name of the mediator or the mediation center appointed by the Dupage County court?
It is called department of community services DuPage county family center
Thank you for the information. Can you please clarify if the mediation agreement was filed with the court and made into a court order?
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Was your mediation agreement filed with the court and made into a court order?
How do I check that?
You can check the status of your mediation agreement by contacting the DuPage County Clerk's office. They should be able to provide you with this information.

DuPage County Clerk's Office


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL *
Website: www.dupageco.org/Clerk/
It was filed into the court
What is the exact wording in your parental agreement regarding pick-up and drop-off of your children?