Legal Question in Family Law in California

Mother not respecting father's rights

Have a 6yr old son. Never married to his mom. However, we are now both married, me 6ys, her 2 yrs. Have had regular visitation since 3 mos. of age (at one point 50/50). 2yrs ago I sued for full custody and lost. Now 80/20 since he started school and she moved 50 mi. away. I feel she does not put son's needs first. He is not neglected, as far as I can tell, but has what I consider poor hygiene (irregular bathing never trims nails, etc.) She dresses him in old/small clothes on days I get him from school. But she always has new stuff. She does not tell me when she goes out of town, of incidents at school, illnesses, does not return my calls most of the time. When she moved, her and husb. bought house and live with another man I have never met. Order states I should be allowed addl. time as agreed, but I always have to give up time in order to take him for unsched. outings. When I ask for addl. time/trade weekends to take son on short vacations or to visit family she usually does not answer until I have asked 2+ times then says no citing a �planned� trip of her own or that he may miss a day of school. I am a F/T student and the primary caretaker of a 3yr old half brother. I want to be an active father. Any advice?


Asked on 2/06/03, 6:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
PATRICK MCCRARY PATRICK MCCRARY

Re: Mother not respecting father's rights

You should file a motion the will more clearly define the additional time that you will have with your son. At the same time you can deal with the other issues that you have raised. It is unlikely that you will see any change without a court order. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

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Answered on 2/07/03, 12:02 pm


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