Ex Moved Out of State - Is Visitation at my discretion?
Hello everyone.
My ex moved out of state where it would take a 5 hour flight (give or take if there are no layovers) to get there.
We parted amicably, he pays his child support and is remarried. We all get along fine. (for saying so's sake) There are no court orders for support and we do not have legal visitation papers which were filed with the Court. As I mentioned, we parted amicably and things have been very smooth for the past 10 years.
My question is, my daughter is 11 years old. He would like to have her come out to visit. I am not comfortable with putting her on a plane, even though I understand that they have people who accompany children on a flight, for this trip.
I spoke to him the other day, I said I'd like to wait till next year when she is older before considering this.
My question is, do I have to allow her to go and visit, if I am this uncomfortable?
How would the laws work with regard to visitation if one party choses to move out of state?
As I've mentioned intentionally, things are amicable however the wife is continuously asking me about dates. If not November of this year, how about after January 2008.
My thing is that I want her supervised by them specifically, not some flight attendant.
I also think, if I allow her to go, which she misses them and my intention is not to deny her from seeing her father but overall concern for the distance... that it should be during the summer for a week vs. a visit for 3/4 days when it's during the school year.
I hope I'm being clear. Please ask questions if I have not been.