Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

Do I have to allow my 13 yr. old daughter to go with her dad every other weekend and stay with his girlfriend and share a room w/ her daughter, when he is working nights? This means he is only spending time with her on Sunday. NOTE: My court order say liberal and reasonbale visitation.


Asked on 11/18/09, 2:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

While every other weekend is a common standard, if the visitation isn't healthy for your daughter and she wants it changed, you can petition the court for a modification. For example, you might ask that it only occur when the father is directly available to be with her, since the essence of visitation is to further the relationship between the parent and the child. Each circumstance is unique, and the court must do what is in the best interest of the child.

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Answered on 12/01/09, 5:15 pm


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