For the past 3 weeks he will cancel the day before and tell me he is coming another day. I don't think he can do this and can't afford a lawyer.
2007-05-01 15:19:47 · 7 answers · asked by claire21117 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If you cannot afford a lawyer you may just have to live with this until you can afford to take him to court on it. Just dont fight him on it until you can do it legally. You may want to call your local courthouse and see what can be done. Good luck to you.
2007-05-01 15:24:14 · answer #1 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Look at the Decree issued by the court that sets forth the visitation schedule. Generally, you must follow the scheduled unless you EACH AGREE to deviate from the schedule.
You have a life and deserve to be able to make plans. Your ex has a duty to be a father, and it's not always convenient to be a parent. Stand up for yourself.
No judge is going to hold you in contempt of court for you refusing to change plans at the last minute every time. Just be sure to keep notes about any changes, etc. If you do refuse to change, keep a record of the date he called and the reason he wanted to cancel.
2007-05-01 15:50:29 · answer #2 · answered by Susan D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does your visitation order say? Read it and find out if he's out of line changing the schedule. If he is, then kindly remind him that there is an order in effect and that he needs to follow it. You cannot be expected to put your life on hold while he decides what would be a good day for him to see your son.
2007-05-01 15:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by Royalhinney 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
whatever the court order says...that's the assigned visitation day. he cannot change it without your consent. however if you agree to it verbally...you are consenting. if you want to be a witch about it...you can deny him the visitation for the days that are not set for him. this is the thing. your ex needs to be consitant on behalf of his son. either he starts showing up...ot he shouldn't be showing at all. visitation isn't set for his benefit..it's set for his son. either he's a part of his son's life or he isn't.
2007-05-01 16:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by Bella 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah He CAN do that. He can change the days to coinside with HIS particular schedule. You can't keep him from seeing his son because you don't like that he changed the days on you. If you try HE can take YOU to court for Contempt and I don't think you would like to spend time in jail over your ex changing his visitaiton schedule.
2007-05-01 15:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you have sole custody, he cannot change the visitation schedule without your permission. You can tell him to take it back through court. He will have to get the attorney.
2007-05-01 15:27:17 · answer #6 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
NO!!!! you need to go back to court, and it isn't fair to the child to keep cancelling either!! Good luck
2007-05-01 17:54:55 · answer #7 · answered by KrIs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋