Can my child’s fathers girlfriend photograph me when I am exchanging children? There has not been any fights or arguments or anything during our exchanges, we all keep to ourselves generally. I was a few minutes late and she wanted a time stamped photograph, however we exchange in a public place with cctv- so I don’t understand their reasons for photographing me. We are in the midst of family court so I can only assume it’s to use as evidence against me- and I was 10 minutes late, which I informed them I would be.
I know it’s not illegal to photograph someone in public, but surely it is if they have explicitly told you not to?
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Public place you can take photos of adults. Put it in writing that you want her to stop taking photos of you. Doesn't mean anything legally but draws attention to her pettiness, you can even include that the chosen exchange place is public and covered by cctv for both parties/children's protection so there is absolutely no need for her to take or have photos of you.
The judge will see it as them being petty and antagonistic. Keep your proof that you advised and try not to be late in future.
She’s just being a bitch just ignore her
You can legally take a photo of anybody or anything you want as long as it’s in a public place.
Not illegal, just make sure that you keep the evidence that you had informed them you were going to be late. Ignore what she’s doing and if you’re doing all the right things what does it matter that she took your photo? If your not looking high or off your head you all good!
Weird. I would start taking photos back. So pointless considering court is not going to give a shit about it, they will probably get slammed for it.
Make your own shirts up, cheap white $3 tees and a thick black Nikko
"my exes girlfriend takes my photo every week, I reckon she has a crush on me"
"I'm photogenic - just ask **her first name here**"
"If you're reading this, look for **first name**, she'll be the one taking photos of me"
and of course the old classic "take a photo, it'll last longer".
Make it worth their while.
How pathetically immature
A bit like taking a photo of someone for being 10 minutes late
On the contrary, it makes fun of the whole ridiculous situation. What they're doing is trying to intimidate this parent.
It's hard to be intimidated when you make fun of it.
You don't have to agree, on your way.
So, if you have explicitly asked her not to photograph you and she continues to do so - I would think that'd have to be considered some form of harassment?
I'd definitely make a note of it and definitely express that it made you extremely uncomfortable should it come up in court. This sort of behaviour is also why a lot of judges make it a court order that new spouse's aren't to be present at change overs. This will probably come back to bite them to be honest, purely by the pettiness of it!
10 minutes late is reasonable so don’t worry about that. Ignore them and notify your solicitor at next contact.
People co parenting and court proceedings are between the parents of the children. The partners of exes have absolutely no impact or say In Family court. She is clearly trying to be antagonistic. If you have told her to stop she should have. After being asked not to photograph at this point it turns into harrassment. You can quite easily go and get a cease and desist order and have her served with it. In that order you can also request that he does not bring her with him at change overs. Every body has a right to privacy and those who think it's ok to continue past being asked not to is clearly out to create trouble. OP please just make sure you keep every text message, and a record of absolutely everything