Enforcing Parenting Time in High-Conflict Custody Cases | Kolinsky Law

1. Enforcing Parenting Time in High-Conflict Custody Cases Protecting your parental rights and your child's well-being in challenging custody disputes.

2. The Challenge Parenting time orders ensure children maintain meaningful relationships with both parents after separation. In high-conflict cases, however, enforcement becomes complicated when parents refuse to follow schedules, cancel visits, or create conflicts during exchanges. Courts in Edmonton and Alberta view parenting time as a right of the child. When violations occur, the legal system provides enforcement tools to restore stability.

3. Common Violations in High-Conflict Cases Frequent Cancellations Hostile Exchanges Repeated delays or cancellations that disrupt consistency and stability for the child. Poor communication or hostile interactions during parenting time transitions. Parental Alienation False Allegations Efforts to turn the child against the other parent through manipulation. Unfounded claims of abuse or substance misuse to restrict access. These behaviors undermine secure attachments and create financial and emotional strain for families.

4. Legal Enforcement Mechanisms Alberta law offers several remedies when a parent refuses to comply with parenting orders: 01 02 Court Applications Contempt of Court File an application for enforcement. Courts may order make-up time, impose costs, or issue warnings. For deliberate violations, courts may find a parent in contempt, resulting in fines or custody modifications. 03 04 Police Enforcement Order Modifications Some orders include clauses allowing police assistance in returning a child when access is denied. Courts may vary arrangements, granting greater authority or time to the compliant parent.

5. Building Your Case Document Everything Record every violation including missed visits, communications, and witness accounts. Use Written Communication Utilize parenting apps or written records to reduce conflict and maintain evidence. Follow the Order Comply consistently, even when the other parent doesn't, to demonstrate reliability. Prioritize the Child Shield children from conflict and focus on providing stability and security.

6. Parenting time is a right of the child

7. Why Legal Guidance Matters High-conflict custody disputes require careful navigation of legal rights and the child's best interests. Professional guidance ensures applications are properly prepared, evidence is presented effectively, and enforcement remedies are pursued strategically. 100% Child-Focused Enforcement issues often overlap with support payments or allegations of misconduct. Experienced legal counsel helps parents understand their full scope of options while keeping the child's welfare at the forefront. Every decision prioritizes the child's best interests

8. Your Path Forward Document Violations Build a clear record of non-compliance Seek Legal Advice Understand your enforcement options Take Action File applications and protect your rights Restore Stability Ensure compliance and child well-being

9. Meet David Kolinsky David Kolinsky is a dedicated family lawyer with a focused practice on child custody and access matters in Edmonton. With a deep understanding of Alberta's family law system, he provides strategic and compassionate representation to parents facing high-conflict custody disputes. David is committed to protecting parental rights while prioritizing the best interests of the child, leveraging his expertise to navigate complex enforcement issues. Recognised as one of the Best Lawyers for Child Custody in Edmonton

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