Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina
Summer Visitation/Custody
My ex-husband had until May 1 to notify me of his 4 weeks of summer visitation with our boys (12 and 8). He did not notify me (by email) until May 13 when I sent him a letter notifying him of my 2 full weeks. I told him that when I did not receive anything from him, I went ahead and scheduled the boys summer camps and church activities as well as soccer schedules. I told him that he could have the boys for a long weekend a few times this summer if it doesn't conflict with their schedules. The boys do not want to go with him at all. Am I being unlawful or unreasonable?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Summer Visitation/Custody
If he did not comply with the deadline for notification, then the Court will probably let you schedule your weeks of vacation/activities as you've done. However, I'd be surprised if the Court didn't still let him get some other weeks of summer visitation.
In other words, the notification deadline is typically for scheduling purposes and won't necessarily mean that he forfeits his summer weeks. Of course, without seeing the Order and knowing more information, it's not possible to say for certain.
These are complex issues, and it is important that they be handled correctly. Therefore, it is important that you consult an experienced family law attorney to find out what options are available to you based on the facts of your particular case.
If you need more information, you can visit my family law blog (www.SCFamilyLaw.com) or our website (www.StevensFirm.com). I wish you the best of luck.
Ben Stevens
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