[US] Transporting Minor Belongings
This is quite possibly the silliest thing I am asking so I apologize in advance -
Dad lives out of state and is flying in and traveling to a different state for a visitation for Friday - Monday due to the upcoming holiday.
Dad is demanding I send 5 year old with clothes, toys, car seat, and all hygiene products for his weekend visitation.
I do not want my child to go without, but he never provides anything for her, pays no child support, demands I pack her with things every time he comes to visit, and does not return things. It is getting exhausting to keep having to replace things.
This is what our court order states -
“Neither parent will interfere with the right of the child to transport their clothing and personal belongings freely between the parents’ homes. The child’s property is their property, and their respective disposition of theirs to designate. The child will designate where their property be kept. the party concluding their parenting time shall not refuse to surrender any item belonging to the child. All items sent with the child, for their benefit or use, shall be promptly made available to the child for their parenting time with the other party.”
Do I have to always supply him with everything our child needs or should he be responsible for some things at least??
Thanks in advance - and I am so sorry again, this is so minor and silly sounding but it’s just one of those things he continuously does to make life harder / start arguments / control the situation.
I appreciate any insight!!!