Hayward, CA asked in Child Custody and Family Law for California

Q: What can you do if the non-custodial parent will not give you the dates in which they want the children for the summer?

The order says they can have the children for 2 weeks in the summer. I have been trying since Feb to get the dates as summer program deadlines are passing by. If I book the children into programs I end up back in court every year for not providing flexibility in the dates.

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Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in California

A: You may want to work with a Special Master or parenting coordinator such as myself to avoid such issues and ongoing litigation, or you may want to ask for court orders to clarify these issues so they don't arise in the future. Also a mediator/ therapist may be useful. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

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