What happens when visitation rights are frustrated?
Frustration of visitation occurs when the custodial parent takes steps to prevent the non-custodial parent from having contact with the child. This could be an innocent isolated occurrence, such as taking a child to a doctor to receive medical attention at the time the non-custodial parent is to arrive at the residence to pick-up the child for a scheduled visit. On the other end of the spectrum, when one parent “disappears” with the child, this could be a kidnapping or abduction which would result in criminal prosecution. Frustration of visitation could be the grounds for modification of or termination of custody rights.
