X texted 15minutes before drop off and he is 90 minutes away broken down. He has been messing with the payments as well. Looks like X is playing some kind of game.
I realize this forum has a lag in communication. Have you heard from X yet? It’s been 5 hours since you posted, if he hasn’t got a hold of you by now, call the police. It’s ok to have a car breakdown, and I am sure within 5 hours he could’ve found a phone. It’s not ok to radio silent regarding S2.
Do you have his address yet? If not, then demand it. Period. No more visits until he provides it. This situation illustrates the need for him disclosing that information. You say this plan isn’t legally enforceable, which part? I think you need to get the arrangement hammered down and signed by both parties. I suspect X has part time custody and he so far hasn’t exercised or wanted that.
If he is going to start playing games, make the drop off and pick up at a third party location - like a police station, there are even agencies that provide this service. This ensures his compliance, punctuality, and provides witnesses to his (and your) behaviour and history. I know that would be a royal pain in the ___, however it may be needed. I know far too many situations that have to use that.
I do hope X has contacted you by now and S2 is back home.
By the way, texts are sent differently than phone calls, and do get through at times when a call cannot.
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