Q: If the court order does not list certain things in a parenting plan, do I follow the court order or the parenting plan?
The mother of my child submitted a modification of parenting plan due to me not visiting my son (but mistake on my part). The modification was requesting that I do parenting classes, a psych evaluation, and reunification therapy. When I received the court order it specifically states that I should get no parenting time unless I do the reunification therapy, but no mention of the other things she was trying to have me do. I have tried to set up the reunification therapy but my son's mother is not taking him. I was told by her lawyer that I need to complete the other things before my son can start the therapy sessions. I am confused because these other tasks are not mentioned in the court order. I just want to know if that is actually necessary or if they are trying to bully me because I do not have a lawyer.
A: It would be necessary to see the documents to inform you as to what you rights and obligations under them are. Sometimes a court order only modifies certain aspects of a parenting plan and the other provisions carry forward.
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