Hoping to get some clarity on what is an acceptable request/demand.
My husband is currently going through the process to get family court orders for time spent with his children. They reside interstate (1.5hr flight) and he is requesting one weekend per month (Friday-Sunday) plus half school holidays. Does this seem reasonable considering the distance? The children have expressed that they enjoy their time here and would like it to continue.
There have been a few letters back and forth between my husband's solicitor and his ex-wife's solicitor. Basically the mother making demands on flight times, things like that. We have sorted through those things, now she is demanding that they have their own room and beds whilst here. They slept on an air mattress in our formal lounge last time. Obviously, that wasn't ideal, but as it was short notice it was all we could do. She is asking that we provide this for their time here over Christmas, which she hasn't actually agreed to, just set up requests that need to be met.
Is this acceptable under Family Law? I mean what next, extend our house to provide a room each? We go to family court early next year (interim application). What does the magistrate think of all this back/forth stuff?
Thank you for any suggestion anyone has.
My husband is currently going through the process to get family court orders for time spent with his children. They reside interstate (1.5hr flight) and he is requesting one weekend per month (Friday-Sunday) plus half school holidays. Does this seem reasonable considering the distance? The children have expressed that they enjoy their time here and would like it to continue.
There have been a few letters back and forth between my husband's solicitor and his ex-wife's solicitor. Basically the mother making demands on flight times, things like that. We have sorted through those things, now she is demanding that they have their own room and beds whilst here. They slept on an air mattress in our formal lounge last time. Obviously, that wasn't ideal, but as it was short notice it was all we could do. She is asking that we provide this for their time here over Christmas, which she hasn't actually agreed to, just set up requests that need to be met.
Is this acceptable under Family Law? I mean what next, extend our house to provide a room each? We go to family court early next year (interim application). What does the magistrate think of all this back/forth stuff?
Thank you for any suggestion anyone has.