Child Visitation And Safety

Summary

In Maryland, custodial parents can deny visitation if its in the childs best interest. Driving with a suspended or expired license is illegal. If your custody agreement specifies drop-off and pick-up locations, you must follow it. However, you are not obligated to let just anyone drive your children and have the right to approve who transports them. Consult a family law attorney for personalized advice or seek court intervention if necessary.

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My kids are supposed to go with their father today for a week and his license is suspened due to child support arrearages and its also expired
Hello ****, could you please let me know which state or country you are located in? The legal advice can vary based on jurisdiction.
I live in maryland but he lives in a different state
Hello ****, in Maryland:
- Custodial parents can deny visitation if it's in the child's best interest.
- Driving with a suspended or expired license is illegal.
- Consider discussing this with your ex and ask him to arrange alternate transportation.
- If he refuses, you may need to seek court intervention.
If he refuses to discuss this matter with me would i be obligated to drive them to him?
In Maryland, you may not be obligated to transport them. However, this depends on your custody agreement. If it's silent on this matter, it would be advisable to consult with a family law attorney or seek court intervention.
My court agreement states i drop off and pick up at his job
In Maryland:
- If your court agreement specifies that you drop off and pick up at his job, you must follow this.
- If you have safety concerns, consult a family law attorney to potentially modify the agreement.
- Always prioritize your children's safety.
If im not obligated to drop them off where he lives do i have to let just anybody drive them? Or do i have to give consent?
In Maryland:
- You're not obligated to let just anyone drive your children.
- You have the right to know and approve who is transporting your children.
- If you have concerns, consult a family law attorney or seek court intervention.