Q: Will it be difficult for my sons father to get extended out of state visits if he lives 6.5 hours away?
My son's father moved to out of state 6.5hours away 10months ago. He has been back to see him once to see him for 10hrs max. He keeps saying its my fault he doesn't see him cause we don't have a legal agreement yet so i won't let him take him out of state or drive to meet him half way. Our son is 2.5years old. I give him access to video chat with him whenever his dad calls which is rare he calls.
A: That will depend upon the judge. Some judges believe that the time between parent and child is so important, that extended visits are worth it; other judges will say that a 13 hour round trip is too much time for a small child to spend traveling. Talk to an attorney local to you for more information on your local judges and the specific circumstances of your case.
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