I need some advice.
Location: Alabama
I have shared 50/50 custody with my ex. We’ve been divorced for 8 years and it’s been high conflict, back and forth to court.
I had full custody of my son for about a year while his dad was dealing with charges of soliciting a minor. He pleaded no contest and the judge gave him 50/50 custody back, because she had to look for the best interest of the child. And that includes having his dad 50/50….ok…
We’ve had issues since the beginning of the 50/50 arrangement where his current partner was overstepping. The judge said she was not allowed at pickup because she was not his wife, and he married her that same day so he could continue to bring her to pickups. She has overstepped so much that the judge has threatened him and her that he will hold her in contempt if she keeps meddling.
Here is the current issue. I picked up my son yesterday and on the way home he told me got a phone and pulled it out of his pocket. He is 10. It was never discussed with me that he was getting him a phone etc. I grabbed the phone and immediately put in on airplane mode until I could get home and check it.
Well, the phone is sharing the the location with my son’s step mother. Not even his dad and her, just her. My son also informed me that she set parameters so she would receive a notification anytime we go 50 meters from my home.
I have kept the phone on airplane mode and I have not reached out to his dad yet because I know it will be an issue and I want to make sure I have everything correct before addressing it.
I took screenshots of all the screens that showed the screen location share with her, but I can’t turn off any other settings because it’s all password protected.
Any advice on how I can prepare for the inevitable court date and present this. Is this a violation of my privacy? Can this be seen as possible attempt at surveillance?
I’m at my wits end, anytime we go to court the judge just gives him a slap on the wrist.