Son in law isn't "allowed" to come to the wedding. What can I do?
My SIL's mother is withholding custody. She said she doesn't want him to be there- there are no legal orders in place- what can I do!?
Question Asked: 19/11/2017
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
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(4) · Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Southern Highlands & Surrounding Areas
Posted: 31/01/2018
Take time to make a decision.
This a special day in both your lives,you don't want it effected by another activity that takes away the focus on your day,happiness and well being.Try and sort it out with all involved first before the wedding day,if not seek some professional legal advice.
(18) · Byron Bay to Ballina , North Coast NSW and Gold Coast QLD
Posted: 28/11/2017
Your mention of legal orders would suggest there is more to this than the first question.
Perhaps he could arrive just in time, remain at the back and watch and then leave immediately after the pronouncement
(6) · Hobart, Tasmania (and all other areas of the State)
Posted: 28/11/2017
I would definitely be trying to work through this with family first to see if a resolution can be achieved however failing that seeking legal advice could be sought if you thought it was that important.
However without more detail on just what your situation is it is hard for me to say more. How old is the Son In Law?
Maybe you need some legal advice or you could go to a family reconciliation centre if she would agree.
(5) · Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland, Melbourne Metro
Posted: 23/11/2017
I am afraid I do not understand this question, is this a child or a young teenager?
This sounds like a difficult situation but it isn't entirely clear from the little information here exactly what you mean. For example, how old is the person you would like to attend the wedding? Is this a young adult?
Perhaps try to explain calmly how much it would mean to you and your partner to have that person attend your wedding and hope that a sense of overall family happiness and cohesiveness might prevail... Weddings can be stressful enough without pressure on people to attend if it's going to cause difficulties, and it's possible there might be a reason you're unaware of.
Keep an open conversation with your sister in law's mother, and hope for the best! Good luck!
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