Hi

If nothing is stated in the order for you to share the travelling then as things are, it seems that you do only need to make the children available for contact.

He could take the matter back to Court though to try for shared travel, I believe.

How far away does he live? 

With regards to maintenance, this is considered to be a separate matter to contact, so the fact that he's not honoured the agreement there will not be come into things.  You could take the matter to the CSA though, if you feel he's not paying what he should.  While this is 20% of his income for two children, the fact he has other children will reduce that.

On the other hand it can be argued that he clearly wants to be involved in the childrens lives.

CAB may be able to advice you if you don't have any joy with the solicitor.

Jane

As far as child maintenance goes, after 1 year from your consent order either one of you can apply to the CSA & have the amount changed & as Jane says, your ex's other children will reduce the amount he has to pay.

As to contact, if the court order doesn't stipulate that you have to take your son to his dads then no you don't, but it would probably be in his best interest if some compromise could be reached on this.

If you can aviod using solicitors then I would advise you to do so.