QUESTION
Can I deny visitation until he is able to care for them?
Asked on Nov 23rd, 2014 on Child Custody - Washington
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My kid’s dad is confined to a hospital bed at home. He is incapable of caring for the boys who are 3 and 7. He wants continued visitation and have his sister care for them while at his house. But his sister has lost 5 kids to the state for parenting issues. Her husband was also charged with child abuse and took an Alfred plea. I need help.
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His sister is clearly not an appropriate care provider. You can make a motion to the court (or find agreement with him) to have short visits with an appropriate care provider, maybe a baby sitter they know.
Answered on Nov 25th, 2014 at 6:43 PM
Dave Hawkins
If there is a Parenting plan in place, which is a court order, no. If there is no Parenting plan in place, you have no obligation to let him see the kids at all.
Answered on Nov 25th, 2014 at 1:34 PM