What happens if a parent breaks a parenting plan?
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What happens if a parent breaks a parenting plan?
A parenting plan is not legally binding in the sense that it is not a legally enforceable agreement. For example, if Parent A breaches a parenting plan by failing to stick to what was agreed,Parent B cannot ask a court to impose a penalty on Parent A for that breach.
Can police enforce a parenting plan?
Generally, both parents are responsible for the children’s well-being even following separation. A parenting plan is a document detailing what agreement parents have come to. It is not lodged with the court and is therefore not legally binding and cannot be enforced.
Is a parenting plan enforceable?
A parenting plan is not legally enforceable and is different from a parenting order, which is made by a court. Once made, these orders are legally binding – they have the same effect as any other parenting order made by a court.
Can a parent deny another parent visitation?
If there is a valid, court-approved custody order in force, denying visitation is illegal and can have serious legal repercussions for the parent who denies visitation. However, the custodial parent must still take specific steps before denying visitation, such as notifying the appropriate authorities.
