When you are the primary custodian of a minor child, it falls on your shoulders to monitor visitation with an eye towards fairness and the well-being of your child. It's not easy to deal with issues that arise, but denying your ex their rightful visitation should be a rare experience. The judge that approved the arrangements meant those plans to be followed, and you are not in a position to make changes. That being said you may need to take action in some cases. Read on to learn more.
Common visitation problems and how to deal
1. You depend on the court-ordered child support to help make ends meet. After all, children are small but expensive to raise. Unfortunately, your ex is several months behind on the payments, and this not only puts you in financial straits but makes you want to deny visitation.
How to deal: you cannot use back child support as a reason to deny visitation. You can, however, contact the local enforcement agency for help getting you what you are owed to care for the child. The other parent's wages can be garnished, and they can even face jail time if they don't get caught up.
2. You know that it's time to move on, but you simply cannot abide your ex's new boyfriend or girlfriend. You feel that they are likely a bad influence on your children and you are loathe to allow your ex visitation when the significant other is around.
How to deal: It can be difficult to see your child get into the car with someone you dislike, but you cannot use this reason to keep your child from spending time with the other parent. If you have reason to believe that the other person is hurting your child, is on illegal substances or is being inappropriate in other ways, you should contact your divorce attorney to request a visitation hearing.
3. On a related note, if you have come to believe that your ex is behaving very badly when the child is in their care, you might need to take action. Any of the following should prompt a call to law enforcement and your attorney:
If your child is in danger, take action quickly by contacting the police. You cannot go to court on suspicions; you must have proof.
Speak with a family law office like Bray & Johnson Law Firm to learn more.
Share1 May 2018
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