Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

Do I have to let the non-custodial parent have scheduled visitation if the weather is dangerous outside?


Asked on 1/28/14, 12:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Sue Roberts-Kurpis, Esq. Law Office of Sue Roberts-Kurpis

Yes. OTOH, you should offer makeup visitation or ask if visitation can take place in your home rather than take the child outside. Of course, a lot will depend on the age of the child. A very young child, i.e., a baby to under 2 years, probably shouldn't go outside and NCP will have to justify his demand to both police if called or to the court if he brings a complaint against you. In this weather you can easily justify your refusal to allow visitation outside the home. OTOH, a older child, properly clothed can reasonably go outside for the amount of time necessary to go from the home to a car and you would have a harder time justify your refusal to allow visitation.

In all things, do what is best for your child.

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Answered on 1/28/14, 1:08 pm


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