Alabama- My ex is the legal & custodial parent of our son, who is about to enter high school next Fall.
The son and I want him in a top-flight college-prep high school, for which he seems highly qualified.
Mom says "no way". Won't even let him apply. She demands the teachers & principal to throw away the reference forms provided for them as part of the enrollment process in the 'new' school.
I know the legal custodian has final authority to decide on the school.
ITEM: I have filed a motion for custody change based on the education issue, plus the child's stated desire to live with me. However, the court date will come up only after the enrollment opportunity at the finer school has passed.
•• QUESTION 1: Can I expect or compel the personnel at 'school #1' to provide recommendations based on my (the other parent's) approval, thereby allowing the application process to continue while we fight over custody (understanding that the ex will still deny the school change if she retains custody)?
•• QUESTION 2: If not, is there any injunction or other tactic that will allow me to impact this decision within a window of 45 days... 60 days max?