QUESTION
Does a non custodial have to provide a bed for their child that visits every other weekend?
Asked on May 02nd, 2012 on Family Law - New Jersey
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My ex and I have shared custody of our 6 year old daughter. In his previous residence he lived with his roomate and his 10 year old daughter. His roomates daughter had a bed but my daughter did not. She slept with him. Now my daughter is six and two months ago he moved in with his new girlfriend and her 9 year old daughter. My daughter has to sleep in the bed with the girlfriend''s daughter. I have been asking him to get her a bed and he said take him to court. Does he have to have a bed for her?
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Yes - the child cannot be forced to sleep with someone else during visitation. She has a right to a bed of her own, even if its a roll away or sofa bed, but should not be sharing a bed either with her father, or another child.
Answered on May 23rd, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Diana L. Anderson, Certified Elder Law Attorney This response is not legal advice and does not establish any form of attorney/client relationship