When parents share custody, a judge can decide — or parents can agree — that they will drop off and pick up their kids at a neutral spot, not at each other's homes. That place could be a special center made for this purpose or just any safe, suitable location. A neutral person who is not on either side can be there to keep an accurate record of whether each parent followed the rules.
452.404. Neutral location for exchange of children, when. — To ensure with the parenting plans or court orders, the court may require parents, or parents may agree, to bring the to a neutral location for the exchange such plans or orders. Such location may include a center specifically established for such exchanges or an existing location suitable for such exchanges. A may be present at each exchange to provide an accurate documentation of the compliance or with the ordered exchange.
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Source & history notes
(L. 1998 S.B. 910 § 5)
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