Few issues are as emotionally difficult for parents in Dallas as a child custody battle. When there is an agreement hammered out, the best case scenario is that both parents will adhere to it, allow visitation rights and promote the other parent to have a relationship with the children. However, the “best case scenario” is referred to as such for a reason. In many instances, there are endless disputes that extend to allowing or not allowing the parent to see the child. This is when it might be necessary to move forward with seeking legal help in enforcing a child custody order.
The idea that the final decree will end the disputes between the parties is often wrong. Parents might not want the other parent to see the child for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they are sensible such as in cases in which the environment is not conducive to a child’s safety and security. In other cases, the parents might simply be using the child as a tool to hurt one another for incidents in the past. There are numerous reasons why there might be enforcement issues that have to be dealt with through legal means.
Common issues with enforcement include: the failure to adhere to a parenting schedule; not allowing visitation; one parent failing to pay child support; the removal of a child from the area without receiving approval to do so, and more. Child custody is one of the most contentious factors in a relationship that has ended. Before taking the law into one’s own hands and worsening the situation, it is imperative to take a step back and consider the legal options.
When parents are locked in a dispute over child custody, the first thing that both parents who are should do is to weigh the legal grounds for their position. Speaking to an attorney who is well-versed in helping Texas parents with their child custody rights is always a good idea in these situations.