Legal Question in Family Law in Colorado

Whose Responsibility Is Visitation Transportataion?

I have primary custody of our 17 year old son. My ex is alalowed liberal visitation, though he only takaes him for a day at a time maybe once a month or so.

When my ex and I divorced he moved 40 miles away. Sometimes we would meet halfway for his visitation. Now he has moved 60 miles away and wants me to provide transportation one way (the full 60 miles) so that he may have his few hours of visitation. I am no longer willing to do this. I do not have the best vehicle, and he has moved from the mountains (easy 30 minute drive) to a suburb outside of Denver that takes me through major construction and 75 mph highways that I am uncomfortable driving on. The 60 mile drive takes approx 75-80 minutes, one way.

I have ''heard'' unofficially that transportation is the responsibility of the visiting parent, but would like to know for sure what the legal protocol is, to see if I have the right to refuse completely.


Asked on 7/02/05, 3:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
The Harris Law Firm, P.C The Harris Law Firm, P.C.

Re: Whose Responsibility Is Visitation Transportataion?

Unless your final orders indicate who is responsible for transportation, there are no set guidelines as to who is responsible. When there is a conflict, though, generally courts order that the transportation be divided between the parents. You might try working out a different arrangement where you meet your ex in a location that avoids the area you are uncomfortable with, and meet him there each time rather than make the entire trip.

Good luck to you, and hope this helps!

Sincerely,

Christine C. Nierenz, Esq.

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Answered on 7/05/05, 7:39 am


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