Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

My ex-husband, who has every other weekend visitation, recently bought my 16 year old daughter a vehicle. She just turned 16 and got her license and has very little driving experience. My ex-husband says now that he has bought her a vehicle it is her responsibility to drive herself to him on his weekends. He lives way out in the country over an hours drive away and I don't want my child driving in the winter weather on back roads that far, isn't it still his responsibility to pick her up on his weekends? Can I legally not allow her to drive that far at her age and with her driving experience? He also stated that if I don't want her driving there, then it is my responsibility to take her to him. This is a repost to clarify visitation/custody.


Asked on 12/19/09, 2:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

If you are the custodial parent, you can determine whether it is appropriate for your child to drive.

I suggest that instead of making this a confrontational situation that you discuss your concerns with the ex about the winter and bad weather driving and that things should remain as they have been until spring, when you will allow your daughter to drive. I know of no case law that supports your ex husband's position.

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Answered on 12/25/09, 8:16 pm


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