If Kids Must Travel For Parenting Time, Which Party Pays?

Question: I recently moved out of state and will have my children over the summer and during Winter Break, but I am wondering who or how we pay for travel. I want to split travel expenses 50/50, but she says because I was the moving party that I should pay …

5 Weekend Outings to Cement Your Role as the Cool Dad

Divorces are rough on everyone, especially the kids. One way of making the transition easier on your kids is planning plenty of fun dad day activities whenever you have them for your part of joint custody or visitation. The experiences you have and memories you create help to take away …

Do I Have To Notify My Ex If Traveling Out Of State With Kids?

Question: I recently took a vacation with my child out of state and my ex-wife was furious. In our child custody order there is no mention of us having to report travel to each other. Is there any law or rule stating I have to inform my ex when I …

Right To Travel With Children During Separation Period

Question: Because of my state’s divorce waiting period my wife and I are separated but have not yet filed for divorce. Since there are no parenting time orders, am I allowed to travel with my child out of state? My wife is refusing to give me permission, but do I …

4 Summer Activities To Connect With Your Kids

If you want to know what your kids will remember about you, pull up some memories of your own parents during summer vacation. My dad was determined to make everything a learning experience. My favorite game was making up fairy tales using people we’d see at the park as the …

‘Tacked On’ Vacation For Extended Parenting Time

Question: In my parenting plan it reads the father will have two uninterrupted weeks during the summer. One of the weeks we agreed to will start on a weekend they are with me. The problem is the next weekend is not my planned weekend with them but is Father’s Day …

What To Do If Your Ex Denies A Vacation Request

Question: My child custody agreement states that my winter parenting time should not interfere with school. A few months ago before we booked the trip, my ex-wife verbally agreed for me to take my child to Disney World ithat would cause my child to miss several days of school. I …

Can My Ex Prevent Me From Taking The Children On Vacation?

Question: My child custody agreement allows me to travel out of state with my children on vacation during summer break. My ex-wife says she does not want the children traveling with me and will not allow it. Does she have any legal right to stop me from taking the children …

Can We Move The Child Custody Exchange Location?

Question: Both my ex-wife and I have moved since our divorce and the drive to transport the children to custody exchanges is now too far. Can we move the parenting time exchange location?

Traveling To Another State For Parenting Time: Where Does Visitation Take Place?

Question: My wife and I are divorcing, and she agrees I will have physical custody as our child’s disability requires a stable environment and my ex will be moving out of state. When she does come to visit our child, I do not want my child staying in a hotel …