parent time (legally, divorced, parents, children)

[colonnalp]

who is resposible for the travel time for the children of divorced couples whenthe other parent leave the county?

[fierce_flawless]

Do you mean, who is responsible for transportation for visitation when one parent moves away?

Generally it is the one who moved first, but you should always check your court order or divorce decree to be certain.

[ButterflyUK]

If you are both caring parents who want what is best for the child then both parents should make the effort for the child to visit the absent parent. The child needs that bond. Just think of the kids who are adopted and always wonder about their birth parent. Its such a massive thing for the child that both parents should help with this if necessary.

[VBmom]

Originally Posted by ButterflyUK

If you are both caring parents who want what is best for the child then both parents should make the effort for the child to visit the absent parent. The child needs that bond. Just think of the kids who are adopted and always wonder about their birth parent. Its such a massive thing for the child that both parents should help with this if necessary.

While I agree in theory, it's not always practical. My X moved out of state and to a town in the middle of nowhere. The closest airport is 2 hours away and it's a small one. A ticket from where the kids and I live to where he lives is usually over $500. We have two kids. There is no way that I can afford that twice a year. When he lived two hours away, we split the driving. It isn't my fault he chose to move so far away and to a remote area. That was his choice. (it wasn't for a job.) I don't feel that I am responsible legally or morally for transportation.