Divorce Advice for Men | Fathers Rights Divorce | Child Custody

Question:

This year my birthday falls on Mother's Day, which is supposed to be my ex-wife's day with our child.

However, I'd like to see my child on my birthday, but she is unwilling to even split time.

Does my birthday or a holiday take precedent when it comes to which parent gets visitation with our child?

Question:

I sometimes have to miss my scheduled visitation days because of my work schedule.

I have offered to exercise parenting time on alternative days when I am available, but my ex-wife refuses and wants me to pay for childcare on those days when I cannot make my parenting time.

Am I responsible for providing care for my children during my normal visitation time when I am unavailable due to work?

Question:

At what age can a minor child refuse visitation with a parent? My child is not wanting to go to his mother's house for parenting time.

Question:

How old does a child have to be before the set visitation rules and child custody schedules are no longer valid?

Once a child turns 18 and is a legal adult can’t she make her own decisions?

Question:

Am I required to give advance notification to my ex-wife and the daycare if I want to take my children out to lunch?

Our decree states I am to have reasonable and liberal visitation with notice to my ex-wife. She recently sent me a message that I inform her and the daycare ahead of time if I plan to take the kids out to lunch.

Is this really necessary?