Legal Question in Family Law in California
Visitation w/ Father/Stepmom
My ex-husband and I share custoday of 1 child. He is in the military and is always traveling for long periods of time. Our son is involved in many sports, and hates to be taken away from them. Do I have to meet my ex-husbands wife (he has two children with her) half way and let her take my son every other weekend?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Visitation w/ Father/Stepmom
What do your visitation agreements say??
Re: Visitation w/ Father/Stepmom
The extent of your obligations is determined by the judgment or court orders. You MUST comply with the court orders. Because your husband's current wife is not a "parent" to the child, it is unlikely that there are orders in place giving visitation to the wife. However, I would also state that, notwithstanding the court's orders, you absolutely should be acting in the child's best interest and if that best interest is that the child should meet with his half siblings, then you should take him to visit. Obviously, I am not privy to all information and you, as the parent, are in the best position to make the decisions. If this office can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call. However, please be advised that the child's best interests are paramount and we would not act unless we are sure that such action is indeed designed to help the child. Regards, Damian nolan.