What are the rights of the noncustodial parent?
What happens if the child wants to live with the other parent? If both parents split parenting responsibilities, can one avoid paying child support? If my ex-spouse refuses to make children available for visitation, do I have to pay child support? What is a parenting plan? A parenting plan is a written document allocating parenting responsibilities, establishing child support, and establishing a permanent residential schedule. The residential schedule outlines when the children are in each parent’s care and designates the primary residential parent. The parenting plan is very detailed in that it states dates, times, holidays, etc. for visitation. If you and your spouse cannot agree on a parenting plan, you must first go to mediation before the court will hear the case. Additionally, you are required to attend a four hour parenting class within thirty (30) days of filing the Complaint for Divorce or being served with the Complaint. What is the difference between the custodial parent and
