What if non custodial parent does not exercise visitation Texas?
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What if non custodial parent does not exercise visitation Texas?
If a parent does not exercise their visits regularly a court can change the visitation order. It can be harmful for children to have a parent come in and out of their life. If a parent has not seen the child in long periods of time or the visits become infrequent the court could change the visitation order.
Can a judge enforce visitation?
Visitation, also called parenting time, is critical to the adjustment and development of the children and, unless there is a reason not to, judges will be very strict with a parent who is denying adequate visitation. You can use the court system to enforce your visitation agreements.
How does a judge determine visitation?
Judges must decide custody based on “the best interests of the child.” The “best interests of the child” law requires courts to focus on the child’s needs and not the parent’s needs. The law requires courts to give custody to the parent who can meet the child’s needs best .
