Controlling Who Is Around Your Child You may or may not be able to stop the other parents significant other from being around your child. In general, you do not have the power to dictate which adults are around your child when they are with the other parent. When you have your child, you can decide who is present.

Do I have a right to know who is around my children?

Each parent is entitled to know where the children are during visitations. They should also know if the children are left with other people such as babysitters or friends when the other parent is not there. Parents should tell each other their current addresses and home and work phone numbers.

Can I stop my exs new boyfriend from seeing my child?

A judge may decide to restrict an exs new partner from babysitting or being around the child, under circumstances when the exs partner is likely to: endanger the childs physical or emotional health, or.

Can I stop someone from being around my child?

It can be frustrating, as many parents new to this situation wonder if they can prevent their children from being in contact with certain people. Unfortunately, unless your ex agrees otherwise, the short answer is no, unless there is a significant risk of harm to the children from said exposure.

At what age can a child decide if they want to visit the other parent?

You might also still be paying child support until graduation. Still, this doesnt give you a legal right to force visitation. Some people incorrectly think that children can refuse visitation at age 12. Actually, the law allows children to have a say in who they want to live with beginning at age 12.

What is considered an unfit home?

The legal definition of an unfit parent is when the parent through their conduct fails to provide proper guidance, care, or support. Also, if there is abuse, neglect, or substance abuse issues, that parent will be deemed unfit.

Can CPS take your child for a messy house?

CPS can take a kid away from a messy home. If the house is very dirty and constitutes a risk to your childs health, CPS may win a case against you. However, if the issue is only a messy house and there is no evidence that you are neglecting your child, then you could win the case.