Legal Question in Family Law in California

Childs Own Room

I (father) have primary custody of my 12 1/2 year old son. He goes with his mother every other weekend. She is going to be moving into a ''room mate'' type situation in 2 weeks and told my son not to tell me. I have had problems in the past with my son sleeping on floors and on couches or even with her when she hasn't had appropriate sleeping accomodations. When we went to court she knew this was a problem so she got a 2 bedroom apt for her and my son. Now court has been over for awhile and she can't afford her own place so she is moving into a 2 bedroom apt with a room mate and my son said that when he goes with her she will go sleep in the living room and he'll sleep in the bed. I don't trust her and feel that my 12 year old boy should have his own room while with her. Is there anything I can do? Isn't it in-appropriate for my son not to have his own space when he's with her, I mean he's not 6 and he enjoys his privacy. Before I call anyone for any legal advice, answer 1 question, do I have any recourse at all or am I wasting my time?


Asked on 12/26/05, 10:51 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
H.M. Torrey The Law Offices of H.M. Torrey

Re: Childs Own Room

No, you are not wasting your time, and you have very genuine and commendable concerns for your child. The court will look at the totality of the circumstances in cases like this, and will ultimately make a factual determination on what is in the best overall interest of the child before granting or denying any OSC modifications herein. For a free consultation, contact us directly hereafter.

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Answered on 12/26/05, 5:29 pm


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