When father is responsible for paying 50% of a plane ticket for visitation, should a mother have to pay for all of itup front and wait for reimbursement?
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When father is responsible for paying 50% of a plane ticket for visitation, should a mother have to pay for all of itup front and wait for reimbursement?
Every time visitation is to occur with the child’s father, he is unable to pay his portion of the ticket costs. The mom always pays the entire cost and the waits weeks if not months to be refunded the other half. The mom usually purchases the tickets early as the child is flying internationally and waiting only causes the cost to increase by thousands. Does the mom have any rights or does she have to keep playing his games and cover his debts?
Asked on November 15, 2010 under Family Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
You are walking a very delicate line here. I see your point in wanting to save the money and to buy early. But if he can not afford to buy until later then that is your choice to get the better deal and front the money. He is willing to pay his portion he just can not when you want him to. And you can not refuse to pay the half if he gets them late in your opinion or for a much higher fare because then you would be in violation of your agreement and denying him visitation. You should consult an attorney in your area on the matter. Bring your agreement and see if there can be any modification made, but I don't have high hopes for it. Good luck.
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