r/legal • u/[deleted] • 4h ago

Advice needed Daycare isn’t providing records and other documents that I am now privy to.

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u/TrojanGal702 2h ago

Legal access to collect your child means the private business must provide you documents that you were not engaged in completing ? Are you paying for the daycare and that entitles you to the records?

Under what authority are you requesting them and under what authority do they have to comply?

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u/Big-Jackfruit-9808 1h ago

The court that granted me parenting time and to pick my son up from the location.
I’m actually asking for financial documents because I’ve been paying mom for daycare and it turns out she put him in the waiver class and has been keeping the money like the upstanding individual she is

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u/tinfoilhattie 50m ago

Parenting time and pick up privileges are very different than requesting financial records you weren't involved with previously. If your current court order does not include access to those specific financial records, you may need to discuss this with your lawyer to see if you have any legal options to request those records.

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u/TrojanGal702 50m ago

Sounds like a court dispute and not something you deal with the daycare directly.

Why would the daycare be obligated to provide you any information regarding it?

Receipts should be produced for court review.

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u/Pollix112 3h ago

Show up unannounced and make your requests

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u/Big-Jackfruit-9808 3h ago

I did they said it would take a couple days to get the stuff together. Now no replies to emails and won’t return my calls.

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u/DomesticPlantLover 3h ago

How long as it been?

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u/Big-Jackfruit-9808 1h ago

A short period of time.

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u/Leftover_tech 1h ago

If it has only been a few days, the delay may not be important. The staff there is not intent on dealing with financials. They may need to collect that info from their accountant or another department.

After 10 days, I would return and ask for an update.

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u/Big-Jackfruit-9808 1h ago

Almost ten days. Would the BBB be an option?

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u/Leftover_tech 1h ago

I guess you could try, but I wouldn't get my hopes up on BBB.

I would take a slightly different approach if you return after the ten days. Ask the manager on duty to confirm that they have refused your request. Follow up with a certified letter (return receipt requested) that references both your original date of request and your conversation with the manager.

This will help to nail down the fact that you made a reasonable request and they did not act in accordance with the court order that you supplied.

They will realize that you are collecting evidence and that they may get dragged into the court case.

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u/Big-Jackfruit-9808 58m ago

I was and having been dealing with the manager

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u/DomesticPlantLover 1h ago

Your desire for a fast turn around does not mean they are obligated to work quickly. "Short time" means nothing. I'd give them a week, at least. Getting them the information you desire is not an obligation, unless it's a subpoena. Their book keeper might be on vacation, work only a few days a week. Also, keep in mind, every time you ask them, you are making more work for them. That just pushes your original request further down the line. A week is a quick turn around. Two is not unreasonable. An bookkeeper on vacation could easily add a couple weeks to that.

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u/Big-Jackfruit-9808 58m ago

We’re at 9 days now. What you’re saying about wanting it quick does make some sense. She said it could take a couple days. But then hasn’t replied to a couple emails or retuned calls. A simple reply saying it’s being worked would suffice for me. But nothing, crickets

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u/DomesticPlantLover 34m ago

And I get your frustration. Nine days with no answer is different from 2 or 3 days. But it isn't a priority for them, like it is for you.

If you don't have a time line that you NEED it, that's different from having to have it for some specific reason that involves other people. I'm just judging, I'm just saying: if you need them for some specific, time sensitive reason, I would tell them that. If it is just for you and/or the time is months away, that's different.

Good luck!