Navigating Ex’s Complaints About Kids’ Sleep. What’s Next?
So your ex is complaining about your kids sleeping on the way home from visitation. Can you do anything about that? What should you do?
Hi, I’m Tulsa Dads.Law attorney Clint Hastings. I practice here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I focus on fathers’ rights, and I’ve been practicing for about 25 years.
Addressing the Concern
I’ve heard this issue many times. Often, it feels like nitpicking, but let’s take an example: you have a 45-minute drive bringing your kids back to mom on Sunday night at 6:00. They fall asleep in the car, and she’s upset because now they don’t want to go to bed at their usual bedtime.
Is this a legitimate concern? In some cases, yes. Generally, you do want kids to stick to a consistent sleep routine. With babies, though, naps happen when they happen, and you can’t always control that. If there’s an established nap schedule, you and your ex should try to coordinate. But ultimately, you just have to be reasonable and do your best to reach an agreement.
Seeking Resolution
If you truly can’t agree, it’s unlikely a judge will want to get involved in something like this. However, if your case already involves a parenting coordinator, that could be the right resource to help resolve it.
Bottom line: it’s your visitation time, and it’s usually up to you whether your child naps in the car on the way home. While it can be a legitimate concern in certain cases, it’s generally not an issue worth going to court over.
Consultation for Family Law Matters
I hope this helps. If you’d like a consultation about this or any other family law matter, give Tulsa visitation enforcement attorney Clint Hastings a call at 918-962-0900. Thanks.
