Ashtabula, OH asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Ohio

Q: My daughter's father has tested positive for covid. Our daughter and myself have both tested negative.

She was/is with him for his time according to our shared parenting plan. He is refusing to allow me to pick up our daughter. Can I take her against his wishes and can I refuse visitation with him due to his positive covid result (

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Cathy Cook
Cathy Cook
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Cincinnati, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Generally, the Courts are not requiring parents to relinquish parenting time due to a positive COVID test. Has your daughter been vaccinated or is she too young? Does she have any health conditions? Is he wearing a mask, having her do so, and keeping distance?

You might see if her pediatrician would recommend she not be in his home due to this.

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