The distances the parties must drive to surrender and return children are important facts to consider when a court establishes or reviews a possession orders. Although Justice McClure did not use the phrase "judicial notice," in fact, the court took judicial notice of the distances involved, relying on mapquest.com. See footnote 4. In re: B.A.W., No. 08-07-00204-CV (Tex. App. - El Paso Nov. 24, 2009).

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