Child custody and visitation is challenging for both parents and children. Understanding all underlying laws and regulations is crucial so there is no violation. Any inconvenience can further exacerbate the situation, complicate the relationships, and hurt the children’s mental health.
One aspect of visitation is the responsibility of the commute. Atty. Tyler Monahan of Turner-Monahan, PLLC, elaborates on the question of which parent will be responsible for it in the video.
If you are a parent about to face a custody battle contact the firm to speak to an attorney. All case evaluations and suggestions that our attorneys make are in the light of Texas Family Law.
The General Rule
In Texas, a court order will state when a child has to be picked up and who’s going to pick up the child and drop them off at school, visitation, or other activities. This order will be present either way, whether you’re married or not married.
If there are no orders in place, then no law governs when a child is to be picked up or not to be picked up. And, due to the absence of some kind of enforcement, it is between two parties discussing how they will co-parent with their child.
What Should I Do If I Cannot Pick Up Or Drop Off My Child?
The following laws can help parents with concerns about pick-ups and drop-offs:
- Children can be picked up or dropped off by a competent adult designated by their parents. (Texas Family Code 153.316(6))
- If you cannot pick up your child during parenting time, you need to notify the other parent. (Texas Family Code 153.316(7))
- If your child cannot return to school, the parent who has the child must notify the other parent as soon as possible. (Texas Family Code 153.316(9))
- The parents can agree to different parenting times if they have a standard possession order (Stated Below)
Texas Family Code, Sec. 153.311: Mutual Agreement or Specified Terms for Possession: The court shall specify in a standard possession order that the parties may have possession of the child at times mutually agreed to in advance by the parties and, in the absence of mutual agreement, shall have possession of the child under the specified terms set out in the standard possession order.
Since child custody and visitation is a delicate matter, Texas has adopted a standard approach for normal visitation and school days and holidays. Check out our website for more information about visitation or holiday possession schedules.
Hire A Fort Worth Attorney
There can be a lot of complexity in family matters when it comes to visitation and commute responsibilities. A slight misunderstanding can result in heated arguments, leading to extreme emotional strain for both parents and their children.
Therefore, it is better to have someone to assist you in such delicate matters. The Turner-Monahan family has assisted thousands of families through the divorce and child custody process over the past 40 years.
Contact attorney Tyler Monahan and schedule a free consultation to discuss your visitation case and other family-related issues.
Disclaimer
The commentary and opinions are for informational and educational purposes only and not to provide legal advice. You should contact an attorney in your state to obtain legal advice concerning any particular issue or problem. You can become a client and enter the attorney-client privilege only after hiring Turner-Monahan, PPLC, by signing a written retainer agreement.
