Legal Question in Family Law in California
I have joint legal custody and my daughters mom has primary physical custody in the state of California. we are both co-operating in club soccer together so our 8 yr old daughter can make all of her practices and games. my ex wifes husband told me that I can't go to her practices on the days she is with them but he can go to all of the practices (including the days she is with me) cause he is on the coaching staff. my daughter has asked me to go to all of the practices that i can go to. I have never missed any of her events in the past. Do I have the right to see her practice if she wants me there? The practices are at a public park. thanks for your advice.
4 Answers from Attorneys
Unless there is a court order that specifies that you cannot attend the soccer practices, you have a right to go.
Arlene is correct. If he gives you any problems, you may have to go to court to get that built into the order. Also, make sure that he doesn't bait you into a confrontation that he can use against you. What does your "ex" have to say about this?
BARRY BESSER
www.besserlaw.com
Ms. Kock is right, and Mr. Besser gives good advice regarding not letting him bait you into any kind of confrontation. If this ever winds up in court, the household that seeks to limit the child's contacts with the other parent starts with two strikes against them, if the other parent encourages and cooperates in the child bonding and having good relations with both parents. You lose that advantage if you participate in anything confrontational. You have every right to be at the practice, and you can calmly and politely assert that right. If he becomes confrontational, back off and talk to a lawyer.
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