In most divorce cases when joint custody can not be agreed upon, one of the parents will be granted sole custody of their son or daughter. Nevertheless, it is in the best interest of the child to have a frequent, meaningful, and continuing relationship with the non-custodian parent. For that reason, it is the responsibility of both parents to set up a visitation schedule. But sometimes, the parent with sole custody may prevent visitation to retaliate against the ex-spouse for failures in their marriage or post-marital relationship.

Are you a parent who lost or is not getting adequate visitation with your children? Contact Tony Zirkle to obtain a child visitation schedule for you today!

Some of the risks of a child growing up with only one parent in their lives include:

• Committing youth suicide
• Developing behavioral disorders
• Failing to complete high school
• Being put into a state-operated institution
• Becoming a pregnant teen
• Becoming homeless or a runaway.

The relationship between a parent and their son or daughter is crucial in a child’s upbringing, and should not have to suffer because of the fault of others. Studies over the years have consistently shown that individuals from single parent homes are more likely to develop behavioral disorders and engage in criminal activity, than those who had contact with both of their parents.

It is important that a child has the opportunity to have contact with both their parents and should not be denied. A child visitation lawyer can help to establish a fair visitation schedule if one can not be made by the parents.

Are you a parent who lost or not getting adequate visitation with your children? Contact Tony Zirkle to obtain a child visitation schedule for you today!