Contempt Post Divorce Allegations

Summary

The user is facing allegations of contempt post-divorce in Connecticut. The ex-spouse alleges that the user is not providing medical, educational, and mental health information about their daughter and monetary compensation. The user has evidence to counter these allegations and has joint custody of the child. The user has not reported the ex-spouses verbal and emotional abuse due to fear. The user has taken steps to ensure her safety and the safety of her children, including getting an advocate, installing cameras, and enacting support enforcement. The user has sought legal aid but has not received any responses yet.

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Contempt post divorce
What specific actions are causing you to consider filing for contempt post-divorce?
My ex filed against me
What specific allegations has your ex made against you in the contempt filing?
He said i am not giving medical, educational and mental health information to him about my daughter and monetary compensation
What state are you located in? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your legal issue.
Connecticut
What evidence do you have to counter your ex's allegations?

In Connecticut, both parents have the right to access their child's records unless a court order states otherwise.
Doctors sheet showing both parents, school paper showing both parents, verification from her therapist about her not wanting contact with him. Also a educational attorney that represents our daughter
What is the current custody arrangement for your daughter? In Connecticut, both parents generally have access to child's records unless court order states otherwise.
Joint but she has not gone with him in over 2 year's
What is the reason your daughter hasn't gone with him for over 2 years?
He is verbally and emotionally abusive whiic is why she is in trauma therapy
Have you reported the verbal and emotional abuse to the authorities? In Connecticut, child abuse is a serious offense and can impact custody arrangements.
No
Why haven't you reported the verbal and emotional abuse to the authorities? It's important to ensure your child's safety and it could significantly impact your case.
Because i am scared of him
He has abused myself and the * children and * are now over *
Are you still there?
Yes, I'm here. Have you considered getting a restraining order against your ex for your safety and the safety of your children?
Yes. And i have a domestic violence advocate. But unless there is an immediate threat of harm i am told i cannot. He uses the police, school, dcf and now court to harass and control
What actions has your ex taken that you believe constitute harassment and control?
Using the police, school, dcf and now court system to come at me
What specific incidents have occurred involving the police, school, DCF, and court system that you believe are attempts by your ex to harass and control you?
He would call the police and do well being check when i would not respond to his calls or text. He then starting harassing the school and the past year we had meeting every two to * weeks. He called dcf when those two things didnt work. This is now his forth time taking me to court. He has controlled child support and stopped paying in march.
I went to support enforcement
I also sustained a traumatic brain injury march * *. * weeks later when i was still unable to talk well or move he filed for a restraining order against me. He lost that
What actions have you taken since he filed a restraining order against you?
He lost
What steps have you taken since he lost the restraining order case?
What do you mean?
Have you taken any legal actions against him since he lost the restraining order case?
I have not. I am afraid of him.
What steps have you taken to ensure your safety and the safety of your children?
I have an advocate. I have cameras. I have enacted support enforcement. I have neighbors watching out as well. I contacted all doctors.
What steps have you taken to ensure your ex-husband is not able to access your daughter's medical, educational, and mental health records?
None
What steps are you planning to take to ensure your ex-husband cannot access your daughter's medical, educational, and mental health records?
As of right now none. He and i have joint custody and both of us have a right to know.
What steps have you taken to ensure your daughter's wishes are respected regarding contact with her father?
A letter from her trauma therapist
What does the letter from the trauma therapist say about your daughter's wishes regarding contact with her father?
He is her perpetrator and she does not wish to have contact at this time
What steps have you taken to legally enforce your daughter's wish to not have contact with her father?
I cant , i dont have an attorney
Have you considered seeking legal aid or pro bono services? There are organizations that provide free legal help to those who can't afford an attorney.
Yes
What specific legal aid or pro bono services have you sought out? In Connecticut, there are organizations like Connecticut Legal Services and Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut that provide free legal help.
Thats why im talking to you
I called GHLA, and filled out a form online.
What was the response from GHLA after you filled out the form online?
I called uconn law school
What was the response from UConn Law School when you contacted them?
I have not gotten any responses
What is the status of your application with UConn Law School and GHLA? Have you followed up with them?
I have no attorney
What steps have you taken to find an attorney? In Connecticut, you can contact the Connecticut Bar Association for a referral.
Online search and a millon calls
What kind of responses have you received from your online search and calls for an attorney?
None
None
What steps have you taken to ensure your ex-husband is not able to manipulate the child support system?

In Connecticut, the Child Support Enforcement Program can help enforce child support orders.
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