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When a court sets a parenting time schedule the order represents a set of mandatory instructions regarding parental access to the child. That doesn\u2019t mean the situation will be perfect. Problems with parenting time are common, though not all of them will be cause for any changes to the visitation schedule. Some problems may simply need to be dealt with, no matter how unfair it may seem.<\/p>\n

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Problems often include the following scenarios:
\nGame playing.<\/strong> The spouse makes parenting time difficult or unpleasant. The spouse may be late for drop-offs and pick-ups, may fail to pack necessary items or may fail to return packed items.
\nInappropriate behavior.<\/strong> Sometimes the difficulty is the other parent\u2019s behavior during the parenting time. The child may be interacting with questionable people or exposed to questionable things.
\nFailure to give access.<\/strong> Some parents downright defy the court\u2019s parenting time order. Sometimes they\u2019ll start \u201cswitching up weekends\u201d or playing other games with the schedule until the other parent\u2019s time has been reduced.
\nFailing to exercise rights.<\/strong> Sometimes the problem is getting the spouse to actually exercise parental rights. Some spouses simply aren\u2019t interested, and fought for parenting time primarily to reduce their child support. This can be frustrating for the other parent and traumatic for the child.
\nIf the child\u2019s best interests are being threatened some of these issues may be enough to convince the court to modify parenting time orders, depending upon the scope and severity of the issues. The court has a variety of remedies at its disposal to make sure the child is getting what he or she needs.
\nIf you believe that there is a problem make sure that you document everything. Include dates, times, and descriptions of events in a carefully maintained incident log. Share this with a divorce lawyer<\/a>. Note any witnesses to the behavior as well.
\nBe aware that things which bother you about the other parent\u2019s behavior will not necessarily represent a problem in the eyes of the court. Your ex\u2019s decision to let your children stay up later than you\u2019d like or to eat certain foods you don\u2019t serve at your house, for example, does not necessarily mean that they should lose access to their child. You might not like the ex\u2019s new girlfriend or boyfriend much, but that doesn\u2019t mean that a judge is going to agree that it\u2019s enough to reduce or deny parenting time.
\nAn attorney can help you decide whether or not you have a solid case for questioning the current arrangement. At Barna, Guzy and Steffen, LTD.<\/a>, we have more than 80 years of combined family law experience. If you have parenting time issues, consider contacting us for a consultation today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When a court sets a parenting time schedule the order represents a set of mandatory instructions regarding parental access to the child. That doesn\u2019t mean the situation will be perfect. Problems with parenting time are common, though not all of them will be cause for any changes to the visitation schedule. Some problems may simply need to be dealt with, no matter how unfair it may seem. Problems often include the following scenarios: Game playing. The spouse makes parenting time difficult or unpleasant. The spouse may be late for drop-offs and pick-ups, may fail to pack necessary items or may fail to return packed items. Inappropriate behavior. Sometimes the difficulty is the other parent\u2019s behavior during the parenting time. The child may be interacting with questionable people or exposed to questionable things. Failure to give access. Some parents downright defy the court\u2019s parenting time order. Sometimes they\u2019ll start \u201cswitching up weekends\u201d or playing other games with the schedule until the other parent\u2019s time has been reduced. Failing to exercise rights. Sometimes the problem is getting the spouse to actually exercise parental rights. Some spouses simply aren\u2019t interested, and fought for parenting time primarily to reduce their child support. This can be frustrating for the other parent and traumatic for the child. 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