Q: we have joint custody, i want to take my son a vacation that will include 3 of his dads days, am I allowed?
I am primary resident parent. I have joint custody with my son's dad, I want to take a family vacation for 7 days with my son, this does infringe on 2 of my son's dad's days. he doesnt' want to let him go because I didn't invite him. Am I not allowed to ever take a vacation with my son if those days fall his dads and his dad is unwilling to work with me?
A: You are obligated to follow the terms of the court's judgment unless both parents agree otherwise. If the child's father won't agree to alter the schedule, then your only options are to ask the court to modify the judgment or you live with the terms of the judgment as it is written. You should carefully review your judgment, since there may be provisions in there that will assist you in trying to work out a mutually acceptable schedule. It is important that your child observes that both of his parents are willing to work together to solve issues like this. You may want to consider mediation to see if a compromise can be reached. If all else fails, then and only then should you ask the court to resolve the dispute.
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