Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia
Rights of Custodial Parent
I have full custody of my 16 yr old son, joint custody of 2 girls. My son is the typical rebellious teen. When I tell him to do chores or be home at a certain time, he disobeys me and flees to his mothers. I then took away the old pick up from him. He started staying with his mother as per usual. She gave him the use of her vehicle, without insurance, may I add. She lets him do whatever he wants and imposes no curfews. He comes in at all hours, even on school nights. I found out that his girlfriend is pregnant and he is contemplating quitting school. I told him as long as he had to have my signature to quit, he could forget it. When I try to throw my foot down, and tell him he has do to such and such, his mother withholds my girls from me. I get them 5 days one week and 2 days the next week. That way my ex and I see them the same amount of time. That is until I upset the boy. The ex is manipulating to no end. Recently, I was told I could not pick up or deliver the youngest girl from school anymore. The older one was OK, just not the younger. I must bear the ex's whims concerning the girls as she is primary for them. But someone please tell me what are my rights concerning the boy. PLEASE help!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Rights of Custodial Parent
Your rights with regard to your children are dictated by the custody agreement(s). So, if the mother violates the decree, you can ask the court to hold her in contempt.
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Re: Rights of Custodial Parent
It sounds like the mother is in contempt of court for violating the final decree. Consult with a local attorney.