Legal Question in Family Law in California
i recently separated from my ex, we have an 8yr together. His work schedule is 3-4 pm till 2:30-5 am, depending if work is heavy. He has a 14 yr and feels that our 8 yr should stay 2-3 days out of the week with him, basically the 14 yr would have our 8 yr from 3-4pm in the afternoon until 2:30-5am the next morning, just the two of the home. I have an issue with that or am I the crazy one like he continues saying I am. Please give some input.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Your question is unclear, if I am understanding you correct in that your ex wishes to have the 14 yr old act as a babysitter for the 8 yr old. Then I would say that that proposition is not safe. A 14 yr old is too young to be unsupervised for themselves much less act as a baby sitter for an 8 yr old. You should express these concerns to the ex, and request that appropriate child care be made available for both children. If he is unwilling to respond to your requests, then you may need to take the issue up with a judge and have the court decide on an appropiate schedule.
For self represented individuals you can consult with the family law facilitator self help center at your local court house.
As always please consult a local attorney prior to taking legal action. Good luck. Also please check out my Santa Clara County Family Lawyer blog.
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