when a mom has sole custody of her child,is the dad responsible for picking her up and dropping her off?

Answer 1

It is written into my court order that the father is responsible for the transportation. When he tried to dispute it that I'm already up at that time of the morning and he lives close to where I work and it'd be much easier for me to drop her off, the judge said, "If you want the visit, you go get her!"

If you have no communication between you, get it in writing where it cannot be questioned or get caught up in he said/she said stuff.

Oh, and document, document, document for any future custody hearings.

Answer 2

If a Mom has sole custody, she doesn't get it unless the father is basically a huge !##hole and highly unfit, or just oblivious to who has the child and therefore didn't fight it....

Now, if any Dad in this situation, (a step away from not having visitation at all), dares to suggest a mother is responsible for the childs transportation to and from said visits....he's not into seeing his child and the child is most likely better off without the "Dad" in his/her life....

I do believe though, that if it's not stipulated otherwise in the court papers, the Custodial parent calls the shots.

If it bothers the father and he truly believes he shouldn't have to go to such a bother for his child, I suggest he take it before a judge and try his luck there....Family court judges will be happy to explain further........LOL.

Answer 3

It depends on how it is wrote up in the visitation papers. Usually it's set up so that the non custodial parent picks the child up at the begining of the visit and the custodial parent picks up the child at the end of the visit unless otherwise agreed upon by both parents.

Answer 4

Dear one, this matter is petty. Taking turns, whatever, you do what is right for the child because the court named you as sole custody provider. Don't be petty and keep things like this in turmoil. It is not good for the child and by the court awarding you sole custody,, it is your responsibility to always do the right thing for the child.

Answer 5

It all depends on your own situation and how you can agree on this with your ex. Mine decided to move an hour away from his kids to be with some woman he only knew for two months and is no longer with her. He left a good paying job and postion to be a trash man (the only work he could find) just to be with her. I told him if he moved then he would be on his own to pick them up and drop them off. If he still lived here I would share the responsibility. Now hes stuck with no girlfriend and a dead end job. You can work this out without the courts being involved.

Answer 6

depends on the agreement the parents have, we split it one picks up and other drops off. Seems to work out fine, being there for the kids is whats important.

Answer 7

Depends entirely on the custody/visitation agreement made in court or mediation. If your agreement doesn't stipulate this then you should go back and include it to avoid conflict in the future.

Answer 8

oftentimes the father possibilities the youngsters up at homestead, and then drop them off at homestead. i think of it somewhat is basically too lots time to your little ones to be on the practice, then the journey to their dads homestead, basically to make their dad happy. Has all and sundry seen the youngsters and the transporting time! That should be annoying on them.

Answer 9

The children are the ones who suffer when there's friction between the parents. Think about the children first and who cares who's right or wrong as long as the children are safe and taken care of.

Answer 10

Legally probably so but if he's a dad then whatever he has to do or asked to do it really shouldn't be a problem for you to do for your child.