Q: The NC parent refuses to keep the kids overnight, even though he has standard visitation.. what are my legal options?
The NC parent claims he became homeless, so he stopped keeping our kids overnight during his weekend visits. He picks them up in the morning, then brings them back the same evening. This has been going on for 6 months. I'm not sure that I believe he's homeless, because he steadily works and makes good money. I asked when he'll start keeping them overnight again, and he said maybe in another year or so. He's not taking our court order seriously, likely because there aren't any consequences, as long as he's paying child support. Do I have any legal options in this situation? It has greatly impacted my ability to work, travel, or simply rest during his weekends (I have to remain home).
A: You can file a motion to modify with the court. Most likely the best solution under your circumstances is to modify both the possession schedule and the amount of child support in an attempt to get more child support to pay someone to watch your kids during "his weekends" so you can work, travel, or rest.
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