Q: My ex wife baptized my son without my knowledge or consent. We have Joint Legal custody. Is this contempt?!
She has primary physical custody. Our order is in Hawaii.
A: Probably not. Religion is a deeply personal decision. With joint custody there should have been communication regarding the baptism however i do not think either parent could force it nor prevent it. This is similar to non essential medical care decisions (dental sealant, HPV,). the law presumes each parent to make appropriate decisions for the welfare of the child. The other parents disagreement is their perroggative but its not binding on the other party.
A: Very doubtful. There is no harm to you or the child. The fact that you simply may not personally like it is irrelevant.
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