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Name: dancetothedrums New Member   Title: Question on visitation

Divorce is final and my job has a function which is mandatory on one of my weekends with the kids. I have a babysitter, who happens to be my girlfriend who the children like and have spent many evenings with as we live together. Ex says no they can't stay with her while I am away for the day. Does she have any legs to stand on being that it is my weekend and I am choosing a responsible person to watch them?

Name: madalex Member

What does your judgment say? If it gives the ex a "right of first refusal" if you are away from the kids for more than a certain amount of time and this function exceeds that time, then you may have to give them to her for that period. If not, then she has no leg to stand on and you can tell her to pound sand.

More imprtantly, how does the ex know this is happening? You didn't tell her this was going on, did you? If so, I hope this serves as a lesson to keep your mouth shut regarding the things that you intend to do when the kids are with you on your time. There is simply no reason to discuss such things with your ex.