Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
When a divorced mother of two wants to take her children out of school to go on vacation, does her ex husband have to agree to the children missing school? The vacation and missing school days occur during the time the children are with the mother.
Asked on 9/20/12, 6:29 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Mark Dunn
Mark D. Dunn
You don't need his permission for this.
But it wouldn't hurt to read your divorce decree carefully; it is the controlling document.
Answered on 9/22/12, 6:36 am
Bob Leonard
Bob Leonard Law Group, PLLC
While permission is not needed, the fact that a parent removed a child from school could look bad in a future custody battle.
Answered on 9/24/12, 10:16 am