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Never married custodial mother opposes father's desire for more time with young child

Your question:
    I'm an unmarried mother of a 4 year boy. My ex is petitioning for more time with his son. He currently has 3 nights a week (Thur-Sun evening) alternate weeks and Wed/Thurs on the other weeks. I feel this is a good amount of time and he often cancels visits anyway. He is asking for Wed-Mon every other week and Wed-thurs on off weeks. The original court order is Thur and friday returning sat evening, but I have been modifying this and accomodating more days as he has asked. I'm uncomfortable with a small child being away from me for essentially 6 days at a time. He has never really known the routine to be any other way than what it is, and it works for both he and I.

    We live in Los Angeles and the father is getting married. I remain single. Not sure if that would have any bearing.

My answer:

You should not reasonably interpret my layperson opinion to be sound legal advice. I strongly encourage you to consult with a competent, very experienced attorney. My opinion is not the equivalent of a licensed attorney's advice, and you should act only after consulting with an attorney.
    Hi,

    Well, that's a nice story. You didn't ask a single question.

    If he's petitioning to modify the parenting plan, and you oppose it, then you file a response stating why you oppose it.

    The only thing I'll emphasize is to keep your personal feelings and needs out of it.

    For example, you say that you're uncomfortable with a small child being away from you for 6 days.

    The court really doesn't care what makes you uncomfortable. The judge will (theoretically) rule in what is best for the child.

    So, you need to argue your case as to what is best for the child and WHY.

    Finally, unless the new wife is a threat to the child, the marriage is largely irrelevant to the case.

    Eric




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