What should the non-custodial parent do? We live 3000 miels away and only get to see daughter during school breaks/holidays
2007-11-02 11:21:47 · 11 answers · asked by JustAGirl 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Looking for non-legal advice
2007-11-02 11:27:27 · update #1
Custodial parent moved away
2007-11-02 11:29:18 · update #2
IF ITS DOABLE, LET THE CHILD BE HAPPY. SWITHCH THE SCHEDULE AND AGREE THAT YOU CAN SEE HER ON THE NEXT HOLIDAY. IT REALLY IS ABOUT HER NOT THE PARENTS
2007-11-02 11:34:54 · answer #1 · answered by tammy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the no custodial parent says no then daughter has to go were the court ruled is their holiday. The non custodial parent has to make up his/her mind as to what he/she wants, daughter at her house or let daughter stay home for the holiday. It's easy pick one I'm sure a yr from now it won't be an issue. Good Luck
2007-11-02 18:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The child should be with the non-custodial parent if that is what the court order says. It's always tricky when kids get to be older and can make their own decisions, but I believe the custodial parent should be telling the child that she cannot stay there on Thanksgiving because it isn't fair to the other parent.
2007-11-02 18:27:22 · answer #3 · answered by Marina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the child wants to stay home for the holiday, are you really going to force her to come visit?
She'll pout and carry on. It'll ruin not only her holiday but also the family that she's going to visit.
Is it possible for the non-custodial parent to go visit her for a couple days? At least you'd get to spend some quality time.
No offense but if the non-custodial parent moved away, it's not really the child's fault.
Good luck.
2007-11-02 18:28:46 · answer #4 · answered by MARY N 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, if your daughter is under age 10, I'd insist she come visit. If she is older, you might compromise with her and get a clear commitment for a longer visit during the holidays of something. Tell her how you feel - how much you miss her and really want to see her.
2007-11-02 18:51:57 · answer #5 · answered by Delta D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask her why and really LISTEN. She may have friends she wants to see over the break or she may feel more comfortable there....who knows? The important thing is to not let it completely hurt your feelings. If she is a teenager, they usually base things on friends and social reasons more than "i like daddy better than mommy" kind of thing. If her reasons sound fair and reasonable, then I would let her stay there.
2007-11-02 18:29:08 · answer #6 · answered by bestadvicechick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how old the child is. A child who is twelve or older can have a say in what they do. It wouldn't be much of a visit if the child didn't want to be there.
2007-11-02 18:38:36 · answer #7 · answered by missingora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends one the state you live in. in Texas a child can choose to attened or not attened visitation with a non custodain parent. good luck
2007-11-02 18:36:54 · answer #8 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on how old the child is...why would you force her to come for thanksgiving if she really doesnt want to. she is going to resent you for making her come. being a parent you need to decide which battles you are willing to fight.
2007-11-02 18:41:06 · answer #9 · answered by Fabulous 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The child must talk to the courts first or get your permission. If she get's neither permission, she has to go. No exceptions.
2007-11-02 18:29:43 · answer #10 · answered by RedRabbit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋