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How hard is it to modify visitation times

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ourzoo

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When my husband first divorced his ex 3 years ago, his visitation times were based on his work schedule and circumstances then. Since that time a lot has changed. He has remarried (me), and his work schedule accommodates the usual 9-5. When he asked his ex if they could modify the old order she said, "no, she liked it the way it is." Currently, the children go back and forth like a ping pong ball. He lives very close to the physical residence. Across the park in fact. He wants 50/50 and he also wants the time to be a little more stable. Like one week with her and one week with him. He feels that since they live so close and his circumstances are perfect for it, there should be no reason not to. Again, her only argument is that she likes the way it currently is. That's it. There are many times that she tries to make him feel like an uninvolved parent. He's trying to get her to change the order so he can be more involved, yet she doesn't want to. I guess that would take away a weapon wouldn't it? It currently is 40/60 but it is so broken up that it doesn't allow him very much constant time. Forget about vacations. Don't visitation orders get changed every few years or as circumstances change? I must point out that he is a good Father and there is no reason to prevent more time other than she doesn't want it to change. Any advice would be appreciated.
 


karma1

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Well, since BM does not want to agree to anything....

it sounds as if you will have to go to court (your DH, that is). Since you all live so close, I don't really see what the problem would be in asking for set times, and the 50/50 thing. I would consult an attorney though that is more familiar with your state laws and of course,
DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT-any and all communications regarding your DH trying to work this out with BM and anything else that may pertain to this.
Best to ya:cool:
 

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