For many parents, their time with their children is often uncertain and difficult to enforce. Although the Parenting Plan in each case should spell out the details of visitation rights for the whole year, often it is so outdated that neither parent has followed the Parenting Plan for years.
If parents fail to follow the Parenting Plan for long enough, it can become unenforceable. This leaves the parents with no easy way to define and enforce their visitation rights. I have often seen people that feel as though they have no control over holidays, special occasions, vacations, etc. It can become impossible to plan anything, because you never know if the other parent will withdraw their consent at the last minute.
It is usually easy enough to get a court to bring your Parenting Plan up to date. Even if the parents are unable to agree on a visitation schedule, a court can order a Parenting Plan that assures you of your time with your children.
It is hurtful to the child and the parent when contact is uncertain, and it is difficult or impossible to plan any events. The prospect of going back to court can seem distasteful, but the damage being done to your relationship with your child can last a lifetime. This problem can be fixed, and the end result can be a significant improvement for both you and your children.
