Are visitation/custody rights directly related to the payment of child support?
Absolutely not. Although a responsible parent will pay their support regularly, a parent’s right to custody and /or visitation does not change, even if child support payments lapse or fall in arrears. A custodial parent cannot withhold visitation solely based on the non-payment of child support. Also, a non-custodial parent cannot refuse to pay child support based on a denial of visitation/ custody by the custodial parent. For more information on child support issues, go to the Family Support Division web page.
