Q: I have filed for divorce and due to many reasons had to personally serve him the papers. He is still within his 10 day
day period to file his appearance with the court. So technically, nothing has even started yet. Is my husband allowed to move out, not tell where he is living, and not see the kidsanymore? Is there a way to force him to see our children?
A: No, you cannot force him to spend time with the children. Parenting time is his right, not his obligation. Similarly, receiving child support will be your right, but not your obligation. He can refuse to see the children, and you can refuse to cash his support checks.
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