If you have children and are going through a divorce in Texas, you may be wondering who is responsible for transportation for child visitation. The answer to this question depends on a few factors, including the age of your child, the distance between your homes, and whether either parent has a criminal record.
If you have young children, it is generally expected that the parent who lives closer to the child's school will be responsible for transporting them to and from school each day. This also typically applies to extracurricular activities and any other events that take place during the week. Weekends are usually divided equally between both parents, unless there is a significant distance between their homes. In this case, it may be necessary for the parent who lives further away to provide transportation to and from visits.
If either parent has a criminal record, this could impact which parent is responsible for providing transportation. If there is a concern about safety, the court may order that only supervised visits take place or that one parent must provide transportation. This is something that would need to be discussed with an attorney or mediator prior to finalizing any custody arrangement.