Legal Question in Family Law in California

I apologize to you for my colleague's comments, which I agree were inappropriate. I would suggest that you change the locks on your house to prevent this from happening. I agree that your child should not be unsupervised. You should attempt a discussion with your ex- again, and explain that this is inappropriate, unlawful, and could subject him and you to potential prosecution for child endangerment and more for leaving him alone. If this doesn't work, you might have to seek the intervention of the courts to modify his visitation schedule. You might also seek the help of a family law attorney in your community. The cost of the attorney's limited services might be worth it, considering the potential legal ramifications you might face because of having an unsupervised 9-year old in your home.

I agree the response was rude and inappropriate, but you need to bear in mind that you are really wasting attorneys pro bono resources here. You don't have a legal question here. The real question is why is your 9 year old able to get into your house when you are not there and he is supposed to be with your ex? That is not a legal problem, that is a problem with you not properly securing your house. As Mr. Cohen said, change your locks. I would add that if that is not enough, you need a security review of the structure, not a legal opinion, most police departments will give you one for free.