When a custody agreement is reached and court-approved in Illinois, both parents are legally obligated to follow its terms. If your ex violates your custody order, it can create stress and confusion, and harm you as well as your child. Fortunately, Illinois law offers several options for enforcing custody agreements and protecting your parental rights. To find out more, speak with a qualified Illinois family lawyer who can explain the various strategies and offer valuable guidance.
How Can a Parent Violate a Custody Arrangement?
As we all know, life does not always go as planned, and unexpected things can happen that force us to adjust. Unmarried parents with shared parental responsibilities need to keep that in mind. For example, if one parent is stuck in traffic and running a few minutes late to drop the child off with the other parent, or one becomes sick with a fever and cannot manage to pick the child up according to the agreed schedule, it would not typically be considered a valid time to seek court intervention.