Taking vacations out of state without the other parent’s permission

Question: I am trying to go on vacation out of state with my daughter, who I have primary physical placement, for spring break. My ex will not give me the permission I need to leave with her and has threatened to call the police if I do attempt to leave. …

Parenting time exchanges when the winter weather limits travel

Question: My wife and I are expected to meet halfway to exchange the children during our parenting time. The winter weather in our area has made traveling difficult and I don’t feel comfortable driving for several hours in these conditions. How do you suggest we resolve the visitation exchange when …

Are we required to meet halfway for parenting time exchange?

Question: My ex-wife has primary physical custody of the children and I have visitation rights. She refuses to meet me halfway to exchange the kids during my weekends and is often late no matter the location we meet at. Our divorce decree does not state anything about transportation or pickup …

Can children deny court-ordered parenting time?

Question: I have custody of my child with my ex-wife having limited visitation rights though she rarely uses her parenting time. This year, my child is supposed to spend Christmas in another state with her mother per the court order, but my child does not want to go. Do we …

Can I travel out of state with my child once the divorce is filed?

Question: My wife just filed for divorce. I already had plans to take my child out of state over the holidays to visit my family. Am I allowed to take my kid out of state once a divorce has been filed?

My ex took our child out of the country on vacation. Now she wants to stay there! What are my rights?

Question: My ex-wife took my daughter to Taiwan for what was supposed to be 6-month vacation. I agreed to it so my daughter could get the experience. Now she is asking me to sign a paper for her to get a resident visa and states she wants stay there for …

Modifying child support if the amount of time with kids has changed

Question: My child support payments were calculated at me only having my kids with me for one day a week. But my ex-wife’s travel schedule means I have the kids for at least 50% of the days each month. Can I go back to court and have my child support …

Am I allowed to have someone other than myself pick up/drop off my child at school?

Question: I have visitation rights with my child though I am no longer dating the child’s mother. Am I allowed to have someone other than myself provide transportation pick up or drop off my child to/from school?

Options When Traveling For Visitation Is Unaffordable

Question: I live about 6 hours away from my child, who is allowed to have visitation time with me for one weekend per month. I don’t have a car so buying plane or bus tickets once a month gets very costly. Is there a cheaper alternative or a modification to …

Can she refuse a divorce so she can move with our child?

Question: My wife wants to move out of state with our daughter to go live with a friend. She said she doesn’t want a divorce because we have military benefits. Can I keep her from leaving the state? Should I file for a divorce?