My children are supposed to fly from
Maryland to CA for spring break but their pediatrician said that they felt it was not in their best interest with everything that’s going on with the coronavirus. The doctor even gave me a letter, since the father and I have already paid for the airline tickets. My ex threatened to file a contempt against me. Will I get in trouble If I do not send the kids?
The Court will expect you to follow the pediatrician's advice not to let your child board an airplane. You can provide make up time on another occasion when your child's life is not in danger. Talk with an attorney if you need further advice.
You will likely not be held in contempt, but may be required to provide him make up time.
If the visit is during the shut down, no. And right now, you can probably get a refund. Apply.
Child support & change of venue
My husband and his ex-wfie were divorced and had had child support arrangments done in Puerto Rico. His ex-wife says that if we don't pay for half of their daughter's private school she will take us back to court. We are already paying $600 per month in child support and that is supposed to cover all her expenses. We also provide her dental and health insurance. His ex-wife still lives in Puerto Rico and we live in Virginia. If she takes us to court, can we request a change of venue to Virginia? My husband is active duty military and we can't afford for him to go to Puerto Rico nor does he have the leave time accrued to do this. We also have 3 other children and live off just my husband's income of $37k per year. Is is fesible that we would have to pay more than $600 per month if we do go back to court? We also are concerned about the care and attention she is getting from her mother who works and goes to school. They live with the ex-wife's mother, who is a smoker and the daughter has severe asthma. Would we have a case to request custody since we have a more stable home?
