Colorado Springs, CO asked in Family Law for Colorado

Q: Currently on 50/50 parenting time. Ex is refusing to take kids to school on her time. What can be done? Emergency order?

50/50 parenting plan signed in late 2020. EX says she cannot take kids to school due to work and gas.

Lost on what to do. Kids cannot be missing school.

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Sabra M. Janko
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  • Colorado Springs, CO
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A: I am sorry to hear about your situation. Will your ex agree to allow you to have care in order to take them to school? Can they take a school bus? The children do need to attend school. Generally an emergency involves abuse or neglect so it would be best to look at options outside of an emergency hearing if possible. Though school attendance is very important. Because school is not in session yet, this sounds like a statement of something that your ex says may happen in the future. The Court can n to get involved until the harm actually occurs. Your ex may resolve this issue by the time school starts. If she does not and you are not granted an emergency hearing, you could file for a modification of parenting time and ask for an expedited temporary orders hearing.

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