In most cases, during the allocation of parental responsibility, both parents want to see their children as often as possible. But what if your ex simply walks away after the divorce, perhaps even moving out of state, and makes no effort to see the children? What if you see your children waiting anxiously for their visitation time only to have your ex cancel time after time?
As heartbreaking as this is, are there any legal avenues for forcing a parent to take advantage of visitation time? The answer is probably “no.” Since visitation is considered a “right,” people cannot be penalized for choosing not to exercise that right.
There may, however, be steps you can take which are best explained by a family law attorney from Calabrese Associates, P.C.. If you have an experienced Naperville, IL custody lawyer who can fully explain Illinois laws regarding the allocation of parental responsibility, you are better able to make informed decisions.