Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Traveling for Visitations with A BIG ISSUE

I have a disabled Autistic son from a previous marriage. My soon to be 2nd ex husband lives 2 1/2 hours away and I am the custodial parent of OUR child. He wants me to drive to drop off our son and pick him up for his visits. I am unable to because of my Autistic child...he cannot tolerate being in a vehicle to long and it can become a life threatening hazard for all of us....(my autistic son, my 3 yr old as well as myself). Will a Judge order me to have to drive our son to my soon to be ex husbands visitations? I have absolutely NOONE to care for my Autistic child if I were to do so. What do I do? Can you help?


Asked on 3/26/07, 7:04 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: Traveling for Visitations with A BIG ISSUE

I have read what the other attorneys have written, and can add this:

You and your soon to be ex should be able to work out something reasonable. If you can not, then find a decent divorce attorney located not too far from you, and get some advice.

If you would like, give me a call; I am in Hackensack (northern New Jersey). I will be happy to discuss

this with you; a brief telephone consultation will be free.

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Answered on 3/27/07, 10:48 am
Tracey Bloodsaw Law Office of Tracey A. Bloodsaw

Re: Traveling for Visitations with A BIG ISSUE

It seems as if the interests of your children would prevent a Judge from ordering you to take such a trip. I would imagine that some sort of compromise should be explored, meeting halfway and/or you getting someone to watch you other child at least while you travel one way and your soon to be ex travelling one way.

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Answered on 3/26/07, 7:52 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Traveling for Visitations with A BIG ISSUE

The judge isn't going to do anything to put your life in danger. Just present it the right way.

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Answered on 3/26/07, 8:51 pm


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