Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

First Right of Refusal

My ex and I just cannot seem to agree on this issue. Our mediated settlement state ''Each parent shall be given the first opportunity to baby sit for the other'' . My ex is under the impression that if her parents can watch them on his time, she doesn't have to give the any opportunity to baby sit or as I like to say, have extra parenting time. Her lawyer must have advised her that visiting is different that babysitting. She is going to work which is regularly scheduled and is totally bypassing me. I have totally read up on this and it seems as though my agreement supercedes the guidlines, and there is a Indiana Supreme court decison that backs up my claim.

Is this worth pursuing with contemp charges? I have sent e-mails requesting I be given first right of refusal, and I have sent a certified letter. Are contemp charges my next step?


Asked on 12/28/06, 1:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: First Right of Refusal

Only you can determine whether this issue is important enough for you to pursue. You can seek contempt. However, before doing so, you should go beyond emails and talk with her in person. Show her what you have researched. Emails can be ignored much easier than an in person discussion.

Read more
Answered on 12/28/06, 11:07 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in Indiana