In Pennsylvania, child custody arrangements are defined during a divorce case or separate hearing. Once established, each parent must follow the arrangements. Any violation of the court order could present either parent with the right to take legal action. Local attorneys provide parents with assistance in matters concerning child visitation in Lebanon County, PA.
The Refusal to Provide Child Visitation
A parent who has established visitation rights can petition the court if their former spouse is refusing to provide visitation. It is unlawful for a custodial parent to deny visitation based on a failure to provide child support. If child support isn’t paid, they must follow applicable laws to collect the support.
When Is Supervised Visitation Required?
Supervised visitation is required whenever a parent poses a risk to the child. The custodial parent must provide evidence of this risk during the custody hearing. During these visits, it is necessary for a court-appointed individual to monitor the parent and any risk during the visit. In some cases, an office of the court remains present throughout visitation to protect the child.
A Failure to Follow Supervised Visitation Requirements
Any failure to follow supervised visitation could present modifications for the custody arrangements. In these cases, the custodial parent could acquire sole custody of their child. If the non-custodial parent fails to follow the court order, it is possible for the custodial parent to file a petition to revoke the non-custodial parent’s rights to the child.
Defining the Rights of the Parents
A parent must provide evidence of serious risk to the child when seeking an end to parental rights. If they are successful, the parent who lost their rights no longer has a claim to the child. This prevents the parent from having any further contact with the child.
In Pennsylvania, child custody arrangements define the terms of visitation. Typically, the custodial parent must provide access to the children at a certain time. The non-custodial parent must return the child based on the defined schedule. Parents who have concerns about child visitation in Lebanon County, PA can contact the Law Office of Melissa R. Montgomery and schedule an appointment now.
