Re: Exclusive Right Concerning Education
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tex11
Maybe in your state, but not in Texas. A non-custodial parent is highly unlikely to get "nailed to the wall", or "will lose", much less found in contempt for not taking their child to Saturday football classes the CP scheduled on the NCP's time who does not live in the same area.
Mom should propose splitting the 45 mile commute each way with dad, which is both reasonable and a good CYA offer. The travel equates to a 90 mile trip for each or possibly 180 miles for mom alone. If dad balks tell him to pound sand.
If the father is stupid enough to file a contempt action and take mom to court over an issue he created and is unwilling to meet halfway on, that may be interesting to see. A contempt filing deemed frivolous in Texas family court may result in dad footing mom's attorney fee.
I said whether or not she would be found in contempt is questionable. Certainly not a sure thing. Though not impossible either. But I do think it's a safe bet to say mom's not going to get it the way that she wants. Both in court and in their relationship. This is required. And it's part of juniors grade.
Which is why I suggested that she work it out with dad. Which includes all of the transportation details you mentioned.