Question from Racquel: We currently have temporary joint custody and a temporary parenting arrangement where she spends every other weekend, every other Wednesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the other two Wednesdays of the month, she stays until Thursday morning. Recently, I filled out an application to enroll them in preschool as soon as there is availability. Am I violating the agreement by not asking for their opinion on preschool? I also don`t want her to go see her father during the week, because it costs her a lot if I have to get her ready at 6 a.m. Is that reason enough? Also, I`m worried about when she will start school because some days she won`t be in school because she`ll be with her dad. If a parent wishes to bring a motion to change school districts in court, they must be willing to provide the judge with legally admissible evidence to support that request. This includes relevant information about the pros and cons of each school district, the opinions of the children`s current teachers, report cards or progress reports, and evidence of how the other parent`s attendance is or is not affected. A parent trying to win in a school district change lawsuit must have a qualified and knowledgeable lawyer in their corner who can help present the best case. You may only have one opportunity to properly present your case to the court. Otherwise, the court will only consider custody issues if there is a valid reason or a change in circumstances to resolve the issues.
Sally`s question: I have sole legal custody and our son has special needs. Do I have to specify his father as an emergency contact? His father derailed all IEP and 504 meetings and also caused problems during doctor`s appointments. What else do I have to do with schools and doctors` offices? For a parent who has been granted sole custody, which is rare, the decision on the nature of the presence may be made by the legal guardian alone. For parents who have been granted joint custody, the decision should be made jointly, as each parent has the right to participate in the decision-making process. 2. Quality of school facilities and use of technology in the classroom; Commission`s response: Talk to your lawyer, but there are several options. They can apply for a change of custody depending on the change in circumstances, but it is very likely that the judge will order him to ensure that they are homeschooled or brought back to school – if this order is not followed, a change of custody could be considered. If children are not homeschooled at all, there may be an option for educational neglect that would involve social services. The most important case in Michigan concerning school district problems is Pierron v Pierron, 486 Mich 81; 782 NW2d 480 (2010). The parents divorced in 2000 and live separately with their two children in Grosse Pointe Woods. In 2007, the defendant moved to Howell, MI (more than 60 miles away) and attempted to enroll the children in the Howell Public School District, but the plaintiff objected.
After a six-day trial, the district judge concluded that the defendant`s proposed change in school districts would alter the childcare environment because the plaintiff`s parental leave would be affected by the 60-mile distance between the proposed schools and the plaintiff`s home. The trial court ruled that the defendant had not met the burden of proof to obtain clear and convincing evidence necessary to justify the change, so the application for a change of school district was dismissed. Board`s response: In general, it is the responsibility of each parent to communicate with the school and establish channels of communication. If your ex wants information from the school, it is their responsibility to contact the school and ask for it. However, some parents feel comfortable sharing information, so if you want, you can definitely do so. Sharon`s question: My ex-husband named his girlfriend as a “parent/guardian” on school forms. We have 50/50 custody and have stated in an email that he will “notify me if an emergency arises.” Our newspapers don`t say I can`t pick up from school or that I need his approval. We have a very controversial relationship. Help, please.
In most cases, parenting decisions are consensual if the parents share joint custody.