My ex-husband is trying to access my daughter’s school records, despite the fact that I have sole legal and physical custody of her. He hasn’t been in her life for six years, and she’s about to turn 18 in a month. Is he legally allowed to have those records, and what would he want with them? It seems nonsensical for him to need or want her records now, especially since I’ve had sole legal and physical custody for over six years, well before our difficult divorce was finalized. Can anyone tell me what he might want these records for and whether or not he even has rights to them? One possibly important detail is that the divorce was completed and retained by California, while I was given permission to move out of state. I currently live in Texas, and my ex lives in Michigan. He most likely has her social security number and has a history of calling the police on me for all kinds of made-up things. He is a sociopath, a true one—I’m not just saying it to say it. This makes the situation extra frightening. I can’t make sense of it, especially when she’s about to turn 18. Help.
I don’t think he has any legal right to access those records, especially since you have sole custody. It sounds like he’s just trying to stir up trouble.
He might be trying to use the records to create some kind of leverage or just to annoy you. It seems pretty pointless at this stage.
Since your daughter is about to turn 18, she can decide who has access to her records. I’d say he’s probably just trying to cause issues.
It might be worth consulting a lawyer just to clarify your rights and maybe send a notice to the school about his attempts to access those records.
I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this. It sounds incredibly stressful. Just remember to prioritize your daughter’s well-being through all this.