What to do if my stepson’s father refuses to sign a release for a trip by a make a wish organization?
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What to do if my stepson’s father refuses to sign a release for a trip by a make a wish organization?
My stepson is a cancer survivor that has been granted a wish through an organization. The organization requests a release be signed by my wife’s ex-husband in order for him to go to Hawaii. His father refuses to sign the release unless he can go too. I’m not sure if it is a liability issue on the organizations part or what. Would we have any legal remedy to force the issue with his father? The organization does want to review a copy of the divorce decree to verify any loophole.
Asked on March 13, 2012 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Although I think that it is unfortuante to have the child miss out on such an opportunity that he so deserves, I can understand hi Father's concern - which is I hope a concern for his saety and not just for a trip to Hawaii - and he can legally refuse to sign. What I would do is go and seek legal help yourself about the matter and ask about petitioning the court to allow him to go. Good luck.
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