Once paternity is established, does the non-custodial parent have a right to parenting time?
Yes. Parenting time can be a mutual agreement between parents or it can be court ordered. The non-custodial parent does have the right to seek court-ordered parenting time and custody. If the judge ordered parenting time and the custodial parent refuses to comply, then the non-custodial parent will either have to seek the advice of an attorney or proceed in court without an attorney. Be aware that the custodial parent’s refusal to comply with a parenting time order does not mean that the non-custodial parent can refuse to comply with the child support order. Contempt proceedings may still be filed for failure to pay. This is because child support and parenting time are separate matters.
Related Questions
- What may a custodial parent do if they feel the child is at risk during parenting time with the non-custodial parent?
- How will the court determine the amount of parenting time the non-custodial parent will receive?
- The non-custodial parent is not paying support as ordered. Can I withhold parenting time?
