Q: Can my daughters father just pop in and see her whenever its convenient for him?
After hes been absent for 3 months and just getting notified of child support he suddenly wants to see our daughter. Which I am fine with
BUT.... He just pops in at really inconvenient times. Im trying to let him have a relationship with her but he seems to just be doing this out of spite. Am I supposed to just bite the bullet and let him pop in and out when he pleases?
Im over here busting my tail raising our kid and taking care of everyday things for her while hes living like he has no responsibilities.
Were going to court for custody so I dont want it to seem like im not letting him have a relationship with her or interfering. Thats not the case at all. I want him to have time with her.
A: You are using terms like "Which I am fine with" and "Im trying to LET him have a relationship with her" as if you have some sort of right to control or dictate whether he does or doesn't - you don't - that's likely why you are seeking custody through the court (an authority that does have that power). As to whether he can pop in and out whenever he feels like it, sure he can - as long as you allow it. As to what things seem like, who cares? It's how things actually are that matters and if you are not preventing or interfering with him having a reasonable amount of visitation at reasonable times, then you are doing what you are suppose to do. Typically, is it fair and common to give you at least 24 hours notice of an intended visit and that visitation should be at time and place agreed upon by both of you - not whenever and wherever he feels like it. Best of luck.
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