During my ex's visitation period, they won't let me talk to my child. What can I do?
A parent or conservator may petition the court to order reasonable periods of electronic communication during the time when the child is not with that parent or conservator. Effective September 1, 2007, the Texas Legislature added Section 153.015 (“Electronic Communication with Child by Conservator”) to the Texas Family Code, which allows the court discretion to supplement a conservator’s possession and access to a child by ordering contact via telephone, e-mail, instant messaging or webcam. When considering whether to award electronic communication, the court will examine what is in the best interest of the child, whether electronic equipment necessary to facilitate the electronic communication is reasonably available to all parties, and any other factor the court considers appropriate. Section 153.015 of the Texas Family Code applies to a Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship filed before, on, or after September 1, 2007.