Creating a co-parenting plan for the summer can get complicated. To help you navigate your child custody agreement this summer in Virginia, Strentz Greene & Coleman, PLC has prepared a guide on what to do if your co-parent violates a custody agreement. 

What To Do If My Co-Parent Violates Our Custody Agreement in the Summer? 

In Virginia, decisions about child custody over the summer are usually made according to the terms of the parenting plan. Unless there is an agreement between the parents, Virginia courts require that the child spends time with both parents accordingly.

In some cases, there may be some disparities in the time the child sees the noncustodial parent. But mostly, the child would spend almost equal time living with each parent. This means each parent has an exclusive right to live with or visit their child based on the provisions of the custody agreement.

If your co-parent fails to share custody according to the court-ordered plan, you can take the following steps:

• Contact the police or Virginia's child abduction department: If you think your co-parent intends to abduct your child, you should call the police as soon as possible to ensure the child is safe.
• Negotiate with your co-parent: Another option is to try and negotiate the terms of an alternative visitation plan with your co-parent.
• Bring a custody enforcement case in court: You can also take your co-parent to court if they violate the custody arrangement terms. The court will consider your claims and make a decision based on what is best for the child.

Custody Sharing in the Summer

Planning how to share custody over the summer can help make co-parenting smooth and avoid stressful situations. Keep an open line of communication with your co-parent and create a schedule that works for both you and your child.

You may also need to plan how to handle holidays, including Mother's and Father's Day. It's also important to consider having a flexible schedule to accommodate emergencies.

Discuss with the other parent about the daily activities your child might be interested in over the summer, such as sports and day camps. Then, whatever custody arrangement you choose, ensure it's in your child's best interest.

Contact an Experienced Fredericksburg Child Custody Attorney Today

Navigating child custody over the summer in Virginia can be difficult. If you and your co-parent are having trouble agreeing about custody, an experienced Fredericksburg child custody attorney at Strentz Greene & Coleman, PLC can help. Contact us online or call us at (540) 479-1511 to speak with our attorneys.