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Does a custodial parent have a right to ‘veto’ a child’s overnight stays with the other parent ?

By: דיאנה שאלתיאלPublished on: 06 June, 2022

No ! Where there is a conflict regarding visitation rights – including overnight stays – with the non-custodial parent, the court, and not the custodial parent ,has the final say. It can extend visitation rights to include overnight stays even if the custodial parent objects.


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