Hello list mates,
Does anyone know of any cases that speak to impermissibility of parents having their girlfriend/boyfriend watch their children while they go to work? Hoping to find a case on point but haven't been successful. It has always been my understanding that parenting time is just that – parenting time.
Briefly, my client’s ex wants to change his current one overnight per week parenting time schedule to three overnights per week because his current girlfriend is willing to watch the kids while he goes to work as a bartender. His work schedule has him at the bar from mid-afternoons until closing (1:30 a.m.). His Certification claims that he changed his work schedule to have more time with his children but my client has first-hand knowledge that the only change is the girlfriend who is willing to watch the children so dad can work. I assume that he could argue that this is “work related daycare” but I believe that to be a bit of a stretch.
Thanks in advance and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Best,
Eric
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Eric B. Hannum Esq.
Summit Corporate Center
2329 Route 34, Ste.301
Manasquan NJ 08736
(732) 370-9596
(732)370-9596
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