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Is a parent violating the parenting plan if that parent refuses to take children to basketball practice, New Mexico
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i have joint custody of my 2 children my daughter joined basketball and has visitation with her father every other weekend and he doesn't want to take her to practice does he have that right
I practice law in Texas, so you need to speak to an attorney in your area. However, I can tell you that I have had clients with very similar situations. Judges and courts will base their decisions on what is in the best interest of the child. Children are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as basketball and this helps them develop. If one parent refuses to take the child to the practices or games during that parent's possession periods, a judge may look down upon that parent, if the judge feels that parent is just trying to be difficult. However, if there is a legitimate reason why the parent is not taking the child to the practices/games, such as the parent has to work during the practice/game times, then you have a different story.
These cases are all different because the facts are never the same, so it's hard for me to give you a definite answer without knowing more. However, I can tell you that you might be able to get a judge to require the father to take your daughter to practice and games. Speak to an attorney. Best of luck.