My Birthday Is On Mother’s Day: Who Gets Parenting Time?

Question: This year my birthday falls on Mother’s Day, which is supposed to be my ex-wife’s day with our child. However, I’d like to see my child on my birthday, but she is unwilling to even split time. Does my birthday or a holiday take precedent when it comes to …

Can Child Support Be Ordered Without A Petition?

Question: Can a judge order child support when neither party petitioned the court for child support, and the only petition filed was concerning visitation?

How Can I See My Kids If There Is No Child Custody Order?

Question: My ex has been inconsistent with letting me see our child because she apparently is under no legal obligation without a court-ordered custody arrangement. What options are available to a father to see his child if there is not a custody order?

Paying For Childcare If You Cannot Be There During Visitation

Question: I sometimes have to miss my scheduled visitation days because of my work schedule. I have offered to exercise parenting time on alternative days when I am available, but my ex-wife refuses and wants me to pay for childcare on those days when I cannot make my parenting time. …

At What Age Can A Minor Child Refuse Visitation?

Question: At what age can a minor child refuse visitation with a parent? My child is not wanting to go to his mother’s house for parenting time.

How Old Does A Child Have To Be Before Custody Schedules Are No Longer Valid?

Question: How old does a child have to be before the set visitation rules and child custody schedules are no longer valid? Once a child turns 18 and is a legal adult can’t she make her own decisions?

Giving Advanced Notice When Planning Visits With Children

Question: Am I required to give advance notification to my ex-wife and the daycare if I want to take my children out to lunch? Our decree states I am to have reasonable and liberal visitation with notice to my ex-wife. She recently sent me a message that I inform her …

Traveling To Another State For Parenting Time: Where Does Visitation Take Place?

Question: My wife and I are divorcing, and she agrees I will have physical custody as our child’s disability requires a stable environment and my ex will be moving out of state. When she does come to visit our child, I do not want my child staying in a hotel …

Unwed Dad Seeking Custody Because Visitation Denied

Question: I am trying to seek custody of my children with my ex-girlfriend. In the past, she has allowed me to see and speak to my kids often. However, recently she has been denying me visitation and refusing any sort of communication with my children. How can I show the …

Can I Take My Child Out Of State During My Parenting Time?

Question: I am planning on taking my child out of state to visit family during my parenting time over the holiday break. My ex-wife is furious about this and is threatening to deny my visitation rights. Am I allowed to take my child out of state during my parenting time?