Do I have to let my son’s father see him at times other them whats in the court order because it’s more convenient for him?
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Do I have to let my son’s father see him at times other them whats in the court order because it’s more convenient for him?
I have full custody of my son with his father only having visitation every other weekend (Saturday 9 am – Sunday 9 pm) and every other Wednesday for 6 hours. He is threatening me with court because I’m refusing to let him have our son any day he wants him through the week. And he is now living over an hour and 20 minutes away and wants to get our kindergardener through the week still. Additionally, he wants me to drive half way like the court order says. I offered to drive half way on his weekend visitation but told him I’m unable to through the week.
Asked on July 23, 2012 under Family Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No, you do NOT need to provide any visitation other than as provided in the court order, if you don't want to--so you don't need to change days, hours, location, etc. He is free to go to court and try to get the court to change the visitation in the order, such as if he can show changed circumstances which require some alteration--and you are free if he makes that application to oppose it. Only if and when he gets a court to alter the order would you have to do anything different.
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