Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child custody arrangements designed by a properly constructed court order sets out specific visitation plans. This kind of clarity prevents the sort of problem you encountered. If you do not have an order, get one to clean up this problem. If you have an order not clear on these visitation arrangements, its time to return to court to repair that order.

This answer cannot replace the legal advice you should seek by meeting with an attorney in an office consultation. A family law attorney skilled in this area of law will be of great help.