Can the custodial parent deny visitation?
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Can the custodial parent deny visitation?
The General Rule A parent cannot stop the other parent from seeing the children, except in rare situations. This means that contact cannot be prevented, even in situations like these: A parent refuses to pay child support.
Can a mother keep the child away from the married father?
If two parents are married, but there is no court order, one parent can technically take the child. If you have never been married, and there is no court order, the mother can basically do anything she wants until paternity has been established.
How far away can a parent move with a child?
There is no set geographical distance dictating exactly how far away you can move with your child, but but if that distance is deemed to significantly affect the other parent’s ability to have a meaningful relationship with the child, then the court will need to establish if the move is in the child’s best interests.
Can I refuse to let my ex see my child?
Court proceedings cannot practically force compliance. Compliance can only truly come from both parties wanting to comply and do the right thing for the sake of their children. If someone is not complying, your first step needs to be to try to have a conversation with the aim of resolving your dispute.
