How to engage with your teenage D/S during this???

[Rick1963]

I was talking to a friend who suggested that I start a thread regarding relationships with your children while divorcing/separating. My D will be 16 at end of this year. When at home she only comes out of her room to eat and use the bathroom. Since she became a teenager she usually gives me the yes, no, I don't know answer. This friend suggested that I talk to her at her level or discuss things that are importatnt and interesting to her.

A couple of weeks ago I asked my about a bubble on the screen of my Iphone. She was super helpful and interested and we talked about removing the film from the screen and getting new ones. So we kinda connected there. Last Saturday I bought an Adele cd. It also came with a DVD. I realized it yesrteday while trying to play it with my CD player and wouldn't work . So I TM D and told her I had a DVD for her. She was super exited since she loves Adele.

My question is how to get her to do things with me as she usually turns me down. I also need to come up with a visitation schedule with a teenage girl. In my state they take into consideration what the teeanger wants. I asked for 50/50 custody but was given a confusing answer. Will know more July 19th.