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Is it a legal for a noncustodial parent to cut a childs hair without permission of custodial parent?

childs mother only has weekend visits cut new bangs without permission of father with sole custody. mother didnt even take her to get it cut she had a roomate do it,it is very uneven hair is lop sided in front with stray hairs they cut the bang from the middle of childs head so she look like a hillbilly. we live in wisconsin is there any laws about this?

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  • 9 years ago
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    Not unless it's covered in the divorce decree.

    Good luck.

    Source(s): Married for most of my life.
  • 9 years ago

    Geesh, what do you advice? Criminal charges? Civil suit? Good gracious it's a bad hair cut. Get over it and even the poor dear's hair out. In two weeks or a month it'll grow back.

    There's no law against and a civil suit is ridiculous. It IS a civil matter. Besides, even temporarily--you placed the child in her momentary custody. Unless specifically stated otherwise? She may do as if she were full custodial during the time given.

    No wonder you both divorced. Many issues not hammered out well. Has degraded into pettiness. Very sad. Please consider the child. She does not need to be made to feel ashamed. Keep the conflict out of her sight and hearing. PLEASE. It is hard enough knowing Mom and Dad dislike each other. Don't let her think it's because of her.

  • Ti
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    There are no laws against a parent cutting her own child's hair. Besides what is the big deal? The hair will grow out before you know it anyway. No damage has been done.

  • BruceN
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    If its not specifically prohibited in the decree, its a civil matter. You can spend a lot of money on lawyers and file in the courts to sue or enjoin the non custodial parent from doing future haircuts, or you can put your egos aside and work it out together like adults.

    Try calling your ex, and saying "You know I really didn't like that haircut your roomate gave last time. I usually take her to this stylist who does a really nice job. Could you let me know if you want to take her someplace else so we can discuss it first?"

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  • 9 years ago

    Geez, if you people are going to fight over something as stupid as a haircut, you don't deserve any parenting rights. How childish. Hair grows back and only an ahole makes a deal out of it.

    If it's uneven, get it fixed.

    It's not illegal and I can see any cop pissed at you for wasting their time.

    Really, pick your battles. She doesn't need permission.

    Guess what, even professional people can get bad haircuts. Your hillbilly comment is childish.

    Source(s): Retired lawyer
  • 9 years ago

    If that's the only problem you have! Think yourself very lucky. I suggest (as others have) that you grow up, and get the child's hair sorted. Both of you should stop using the child as ammunition and sort your personal problems out in a grown up way.

    Source(s): Common sense as a mother and grandmother.
  • Rita
    Lv 6
    9 years ago

    As a native of Arkansas, I am highly offended by your vicious attack on my heritage. On the other hand, my parents were married for 52 years and were both able to spell and effectively utilize proper punctuation.

  • 9 years ago

    You are very mean childish person to complain about a haircut.Retrim it and stop making irresponsible comments about "hillbillys"

  • mark h
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    I thank God my kids just have a mom and a dad.

    I wish the world were simple again.

    Hope that helps.

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