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When the court makes a decision and establishes custody arrangements for a child, many parents may wonder: How should I specifically arrange the time that has been awarded to me? Especially when I have work or other matters to attend to, can I have someone else take care of my child?
Can I have someone else take care of my child?
Firstly, the time awarded to you by the court is essentially for you to decide how to use. This means that during this time, you have the right to decide who will take care of your child. Whether it is due to work requirements or other reasons, if you choose to have your parents or other relatives help take care of the child, the other party, in principle, cannot object.
Except in this case:
However, this does not mean that such arrangements are unconditional. If the other party reasonably believes that the caregiver you have chosen is unsuitable and may harm the child’s interests, they have the right to object. For example, if the child is awarded to the father, but the father’s new partner is unfriendly to the child or poses a potential danger, the mother can completely apply to the court for a reassessment of the child’s care arrangement.
How to handle objections?
In such cases, the best approach is for both parties to sit down and find a solution through communication. If negotiation is ineffective, then seeking legal recourse to re-evaluate the custody arrangement might be the best way to protect the child’s interests. Regardless, the child’s best interests should always be the primary consideration in all decisions.
If you have any legal questions regarding child custody, please contact us immediately. Our Family Lawyers will answer your legal questions and provide you with professional strategies to safeguard your rights.
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