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I have a Child Arrangements Order that states all communication between parents must take place via a parenting app.
Due to the ongoing volume of non-essential and repetitive messages from the other parent, I’ve been finding it increasingly difficult to maintain clear and manageable communication.
To help set a boundary, I’m thinking of moving the app onto a separate phone and only checking it before scheduled calls and handovers — still fully complying with the order, but limiting unnecessary engagement. And letting the other parent know I've done this
I would continue to respond to anything important about my child’s wellbeing or logistics, just in a more structured way.
Has anyone done something like this? Would it be seen as reasonable and proportionate if ever questioned legally?
hi,
yes should be fine. if you have to tell her about change, can say you changed phone number
thanks for the reply. Nothing days i have to tell her and i'll be keeping the same number i just want to record it really on the app that due to the issues that's what i'll be doing moving forward so not to expect immediate replies.
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