Visitation

[Mom4]

How do I get my ex to abide by the visitation aggreement? He is always backing out of his weekends with the children. Is he legally bound to follow the visitation schedule or is this not a "mandatory agreement" (his words) that he see the children. He feels it is optional. This is hindering me from working every other weekend as well because I cannot count on him taking the children.

 

[irish223]

Unfortunately, he is entitled to exercise his visitation, but is not required to exercise it.

 

[Mom4]

Thanks! I thought since it was stated in the JPA as such that he had to follow these guidelines. So, he can pick and choose what days he wants to see them? Really not fair to them. ugh! ;>)

 

[irish223]

Generally, that's the case. Your agreement may contain provisions about providing advance notice of schedule changes or that you have to work together to resolve schedule conflicts. If that's the case, perhaps your ex would make sure that he exercises visitation if it means avoiding mediation or court.

 

[Mom4]

Thanks! I hope mediation will work.