Q: I live 5 hours from my ex husband and kids. He was driving halfway to drop my kids off, but now refuses. What can I do?
I now have an infant daughter who is 5 months old and this puts a great hardship driving 5 hours one way, picking up my kids, then on Sunday driving 5 hours dropping them off and driving 5 hours again. He said he doesn't have to. In the custody agreement it said we would both maintain relationships with the kids and ensure that they get to spend time with both parents. He says that he doesn't have to make it easier for me and that because I CHOSE to re locate he doesn't have to help and meet halfway. Would a mediator help? I have no lawyer, he does. I really miss my kids and its been hard because they want to see their new baby sister. I haven't seen them since January 2nd, when I drove all the way there and back. What are my options? I am afraid he will not meet with a mediator and I won't see my kids.
A: You should see what the current court order says about transportation and follow that. If the current order no longer works due to your relocation, you should go back to court and get a new order issued. Having a lawyer will make this process much easier.
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