My child’sfather is responsible for 50% of travel expenses for visitation, if he does not pay his portion does he forfeit his visitation time?
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My child’sfather is responsible for 50% of travel expenses for visitation, if he does not pay his portion does he forfeit his visitation time?
The father owes me $725 for plane tickets. We are to fly on 12/19 and he is to pick her up on 12/24. At this point he hasn’t paid a dime. If I do not get the money by the 24th, do I have to hand her over?
Asked on November 26, 2010 under Family Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
Although I can fully understand your problems here, the old adage "two wrongs don't make a right" is really one of the most relevant statements in these matters. You should not withhold visitation because of the money issue. You have already purchased the tickets correct? Then you need to take a deep breathe and do the right thing here. You can not take a chance and be in violation of the order. What you will do is be the bigger person and then speak with an attorney to modify the order as written to be more specific as to the monetary issue and work out something that will be fairer to you. Good luck.
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