Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

Mother plans trips for kids in fathers time

my husbands ex wife lives in Idaho we live in utah he gets to see the kids maybe twice a month .she arranges trips for the kids in our time to go with her family or friends in utah.when we try to take the kids with us she starts a big fuss and upsets the kids .then she threatens not to let him see them at all if he wont agree to all her demands .she has lied many times to the court and the judge and has been seen to lie by all.can she legally do anything if he is being a good father to the girls ,she says she will make up lies about him so he will never see the girls again.what can we do??


Asked on 3/23/02, 1:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Mother plans trips for kids in fathers time

You options are to (1) go t0 court and ask for an order of specific visitation; (2) negotiate an specific agreement with the ex, reduce it to writing and file it with the court; (3) file a contempt action against her for violating previous orders; or (4) move for custody of the children. Your husband has a right and a duty to stay as close to his children as possible. Best would be to live near them and see them often. Even if your husband has problems, such as late child support, he is legally entitled to visitation. Do not succumb to her threats and make it clear to her that he is going to be their father regardless. The best defense is a good offense. Unfortunately it is also expensive, but the children are worth the investment. Good luck.

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Answered on 3/23/02, 1:22 pm


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