Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child Transportation

My ex and I have never gone to court about visitations. I have my son 24/7 and his dad gets him approximately two times a month. He lives in El Cajon which is a 2 hour drive from where I live. We usually meet half way, but he EXPECTS me to do it everytime he wants to see our son. I can't do it everytime because I can't afford the gas money or because I have to work to make money so I can afford things! He's telling me that by law it has to be 50/50. But since we've never gone to court no one has ever told me this.


Asked on 9/29/07, 1:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Child Transportation

He is technically correct, until there is a court order for custody, each parent has equal right to custody. That does not however, mean that he has the right to demand that you transport your child for visitation. If you do not transport your child for visits he may refuse to return your son after a visit. You should discuss this matter with an attorney before you take any action. This way you will not be making the situation worse than it is.

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Answered on 10/14/07, 9:37 pm


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