Family Law FAQ - My ex-wife doesn't take proper care of our children on their visits. What can I do?

Date: February 22, 2011

Q.  My ex-wife is an alcoholic and currently we take turnabout with our children but every time they come back they smell putrid as she doesn't properly care for them and they don't want to go and visit her any more.  Is there anything I can do?

A. You need to have your solicitor approach the Family Law Court of Australia to seek appropriate orders to ensure that the children are properly protected and that they remain with you on a full time basis whilst she remains a drug addict.