Are you having trouble complying with your child custody or visitation order?
Finding the right balance when dealing with children can be challenging. In these situations, it is very important that you receive legal assistance that not only follows the law, but also takes into account the interests of all parties involved, especially those of your child. A thoughtful legal approach is essential, especially if there is a dispute over visitation arrangements.
1. Changes in care and access arrangements: Sometimes circumstances change and an existing access arrangement needs to be adjusted. There may also be a change in the division of care and parenting responsibilities. This may be due to a move, a change in working hours or the child's wishes.
2. Conflict over care and access arrangements or primary residence: If parents cannot agree, a mediator or attorney who specializes in visitation can help them reach a solution without escalating the situation. If parents cannot agree, they can take their dispute over the child's visitation to court through a special dispute resolution process.
3. Conflict over vacations: We have a separate page for this. See Traveling with Children. If you cannot come to an agreement, you can also use the special dispute resolution process in this case.
If the parents do not have joint custody, the same issues apply. In this situation, the care and access arrangement is called a visitation arrangement. If you cannot reach an agreement, there is no special dispute resolution procedure you can use. The parent who wants to make or change the visitation arrangement must file a petition with the court.
Need legal advice about care- or contact arrangements?
Our family law attorneys have extensive experience assisting parents in mediating disputes over visitation arrangements with their children. If mediation is unsuccessful, we can also assist you in litigation.
