I am the Father of an 8 yr old son. I was kept from him for years because my name was not on the Birth Certificate and his mother and I had a falling out. When he was 6 yrs old, I finally got results of dna testing and had proof I was the father, so I began the court battle which ended with a co-parenting plan.

Now, almost 2 yrs later, I am being told by his Mother that I will not be allowed to take him on a night that is outlined in our parenting plan. She makes the claim that he is too tired after staying over night with me which may be the case in the summer because her and I are both lax on bedtimes with no school to attend in the morning. I am very strict, however, about his bedtime during the school year and we did not have issues last year.

I know she is going to take me back to court and will try to say anything to win. She has never given me the rights as a father that I am entitled and have done nothing wrong to have lost.

My question, is there any laws against a mother and son (8 yrs old) sharing a bedroom?

Also:Is there a law against a child who lives with you part time having a room in the basement?

I need to be prepared for court and am not sure where these issue lie in the eyes of the law. Any info would help.

Thanks

Simply put, no (nothing illegal about sharing) and no (nothing wrong with basement room).

As for her worrying about the child being tired, if it comes up, put it exactly the way you did here. You cherish the time you have with your child and make the most of it when it doesn't interfere with school.

If she refuses to let you take your son on one of your court ordered dates, keep a log of when, where and what happened and get to court ASAP to have her cited for contempt. SHE does not get to decide what parts of the court order to follow. SHe is legally obligated to comply with all of it, without deviation.