Q: What are the consequences for a parent who disobeys the court ordered visitation? What can be done in court?
A: Contempt of court is a possibility or modification of parenting plan.
A: Disobeys in what way? Your question cannot be answered until you explain which parent is not complying with the terms of visitation. Generally, if the residential parent fails to provide the required visitation, a case for visitation abuse can be brought. On the other hand, if the visiting parent fails to exercise all of his or her visitation rights, no offense has been committed because that parent has a right to visitation, but is under no DUTY to exercise the visitation. Similarly, the party receiving the child support has a right to the support, but is under no obligation, as such, to spend the money. They can always tear up the check.
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