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Custody arrangements during coronovirus, AIBU?

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tiredmum81 · 25/03/2020 07:17

I know the government have clarified confusion around custody arrangements but I still feel unsure about what's the best thing to do.

My children currently see their dad twice a week at his parents house (which is not in the same town as us, but is nearby). There are no overnights, and he has not seen them since last week. He has now said he would like them for an overnight this weekend. Since he does not have shared custody, and he does not always see them regularly, I'm wondering if this is really necessary at the moment? I'm also concerned because he is not the only person in his household, and our youngest has an underlying health condition.

He thinks I'm unreasonable, that the government have said that it's allowed, and that since he and his parents have been social distancing there's little risk. So, what do you think?

YES: YABU, allow the children to visit their dad
NO: YANBU, suspend contact for now.

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tiredmum81 · 25/03/2020 07:19

Oops, corona virus I do know how to spell, honestly....

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purpleme12 · 25/03/2020 07:20

I'm reluctant to let mine go as her dad's not working from home

Judgybitch · 25/03/2020 07:23

The government have said that isolation advice supersedes court orders in cases like this and you don't even have one of those... where is he getting his facts from?

Desmondo2016 · 25/03/2020 07:24

I would stick to the days and times he had always had them and tell him no to overnights. If his parents are isolating then he could take them for a walk/bike ride or see them at yours. Neither is fully risk free in terms of contamination but then, it's impossible with any shared custody cases to rule it out completely.

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