What should I do in regards to my child because of the new schedule?
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What should I do in regards to my child because of the new schedule?
My childs father and I recently went to court. We live in different counties and went in his county. The judge awarded him fFriday at 6:00 pm to Sunday at 6:00 pm because I work doubles on the weekends. Since going to court, he started a new job requiring him to work 7 days a week, 2:15 pm-10:45 pm. He is saying his father will keep her while he works and I will be meeting him to drop her off. The environment of his fathers home is not stable and I do not want him having her every weekend. My mom was keeping her for me while I worked. Can I get this changed ? Do I have to meet his father?
Asked on August 15, 2012 under Family Law, Indiana
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I can understand how you must feel. What you have to do is to abide by the order which says to drop the baby with him not his dad, correct? And if the circumstances have changed then you need to go back to corut to ask for a modification. You need to prove that being with your Mother is in the "best interests of the child" - the standard used - and that being with his father is not. Get help. Good luck.
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