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

Q: I would like to know if it is illegal for a mother to share a room with her daughter?

I would also like to know if while the daughter is at visitation with her father if he is obligated to keep her doctor appointments, dental appointments and extra curricular activities appointments? We have joint legal and I have sole physical custody. Who has the final say in decisions if for some reason we can not agree on legal situations?

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A: I see no problem with sharing a room. If he is not taking her to appointments and activities, you may need to negotiate, mediate, or litigate a resolution. Equal joint legal custody means you both have a say re: the child's activities and care.

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A: The judge would be the final say if the parents disagree on joint legal custody issues. The circumstances of sharing a room depend on the facts. Children should sleep in their own beds. Courts understand that people are on limited budgets. Therefore, each case needs to be analyzed individually. I know of no code section making it illegal for a mother to share a room with a daughter. Family court's may frown upon the situation if specific facts give rise to a concern. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis.

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