Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
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Sincerely,
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It's suppose to apply to both
It's suppose to apply to both parents. It's designed that if whichever parent should be with the child is unable the other parent gets the first chance to watch them.
In the real world and to any
In the real world and to any sane person, it applies to both people
If you're my SS's BM, in her world it should only apply to DH but she can dump the kid off with whoever on her time without giving DH the option for the time. When she was told by multiple parties during the divorce that that's not how it works, she dropped pursuing any sort of ROFR at all.
Thanks guys I was just
Thanks guys I was just curious because I am not familiar with ROFR since my DH doesn't have it in his CO. Sounds like BM over here Pharlap. She can do whatever she wants and change up the CO and not have to follow it but, DH cannot.
It depends on how it is
It depends on how it is written into the agreement. Personally, I don't believe in ROFR unless there is cause. So for cause, it would only applied to one parent in theory.
I agree, cause or some other
I agree, cause or some other more extenuating circumstance like the father is traveling on business during his weekend visitation..where he won't be present at all. But, during the day on a weekend, or for a few hours one evening, it's ridiculous.