Q: Can the residential parent allow my son to get a job that take place of my standard visitation order?
My sons 15 and I was informed that he will be working and during my visitation in another county that I have to make sure he gets to work over my time with me working as well
A: The short answer is that violation of a current court order is grounds for contempt. The long answer is that maybe you can discuss the work schedule with your son to see if he can adjust his schedule so that he is not late to his job during your parenting time. Given your child's age and new job, it is reasonable to reach out to the residential parent to request some adjustments to the parenting schedule if you are not opposed to the job. You may have a change in circumstances requiring a court motion, if the residential parent will not agree to adjustments in the parenting time schedule or there are major issues of disagreement about your son having a job. You may also have grounds for contempt if there are violations of the parenting time order. One consideration is that Ohio courts allow in camera interviews of older children so your sons wishes may be considered by the court if there are issues.
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