From what I have read, it depends RedRobin. The ABA have an information sheet on it written by a Family Lawyer which states breastfeeding does not automatically "trump" a child's right to contact with the other parent.
I think it depends on the individual case and the other issues, but in the main, until the child is six months old, contact could reasonably be restricted to a few hours several times a week due to breastfeeding.
From what I have read though, there have been some cases where a mother has been seen to be using breastfeeding to thwart contact (at least in the eyes of the father) and it has depended on the individual Judge or Magistrate to determine what is best for the child.
A Family Lawyer could shed much more light on it!
Last edited by nothing2lose; September 18th, 2011 at 10:48 AM.
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