stekkinekko
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What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Maine
I have shared parental rights with my daughter's father. I am the custodial parent. Because of his history of alcohol abuse, there is a section in our court order stating that he is not allowed to consume alcohol during, or 24 hours prior to a visit. I learned this week from his new girlfriend (who wasn't aware of the court order) that he has been drinking while our daughter is in his care. My lawyer has not responded to my messages or emails for the past couple days, and I am very concerned for my daughter's safety. However I do not want to jeopardize myself by "denying visitation" and therefore breaking the court order myself.
Because he has disobeyed the order, do I have a right to stop his visitation before we return to court on this matter? Or am I forced to allow him to take her when I know he is drinking while caring for her?
I have shared parental rights with my daughter's father. I am the custodial parent. Because of his history of alcohol abuse, there is a section in our court order stating that he is not allowed to consume alcohol during, or 24 hours prior to a visit. I learned this week from his new girlfriend (who wasn't aware of the court order) that he has been drinking while our daughter is in his care. My lawyer has not responded to my messages or emails for the past couple days, and I am very concerned for my daughter's safety. However I do not want to jeopardize myself by "denying visitation" and therefore breaking the court order myself.
Because he has disobeyed the order, do I have a right to stop his visitation before we return to court on this matter? Or am I forced to allow him to take her when I know he is drinking while caring for her?
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