Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Father manipulating time with remaining son

My ex-husband has been trying to manipulate our youngest son now that our oldest two have joined the military. The shared parenting schedule has never been followed and I have been very lenient with holidays and have now been informed by our youngest(age 13) that he has to go to his fathers after school on Tues. and Thursday. Until now I was transporting our son to sports events and he is using his practice as an excuse. He has never once discussed any of these changes he intends. What can I do. I am tired of trying to keep the peace and getting walked on instead. I feel I have been more than fair in his fathers request to spend more time with our son but I will not be phased out.


Asked on 12/01/03, 3:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregg Manes Gregg A. Manes, Esq.

Re: Father manipulating time with remaining son

At 13 your son can make his own mind. In other words the Court will take it as most instructive as to what your son wants to do. The Court will ultimately look to the best intersts of you son. You, however, do not have to be so helpful as far as transportation is involved. You should do all you can to show that you love your son and support him and guide him.

Good Luck Teenagers are definately a challenge!!!!

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Answered on 12/03/03, 8:34 am


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