Granger, IN asked in Family Law, Child Support and Child Custody for Indiana

Q: I am told that visitation is the child's right. And is not situational on child support payments is that true.

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Clarissa Finnell
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A: I believe you are asking if parenting time (visitation) is contingent on payment of child support then the answer is "no". Child support and parenting time are both viewed by the court separately. Non-payment of support will never justify the withholding of parenting time. Nor can you stop paying child support if the custodial parent withholds parenting time.

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