Extra curricular activities-how should I handle this?

If you have shared parental responsibility, you are both required to discuss and coparent (make decisions about the child) together. If your former spouse decided this on his own and didn't consult you, and you can't come to an agreement, unfortunately the judge will have to decide. Florida law does not make extra curricular activities part of ongoing child support obligation so what usually happens if both parents do not agree on the particular activity, the one who wants the child to participate becomes responsible for payment, transportation, etc. But the practical question is: if your child is involved in an extracurricular activity, will you really ignore and not involve yourself? Probably not. Generally the courts want the parents to act reasonably and act in the best interests of the child.

Amend whatever you have filed to make sure this issue is included.

If you are going before the Judge then this will be remedied at that time if you have requested relief regarding this issue. You need to make sure it is brought before the Court at your hearing. If that hearing date is Final Hearing and you have signed a Marital Settlement Agreement and Parenting Plan that does not include this information you will want to bring it to the Court's attention. Its sort of difficult to tell what stage of proceedings you are at. You should consider retaining an attorney to represent you. Good luck. Sincerely, B. Elaine Jones, Esq.

If the activities interfere with your visitation days then you are entitled to enforce those days. Use of a lawyer is recommended.