If the absent parent is court ordered to pay child support but does not, can the primary parent withhold a child from the absent parent?

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If the absent parent is court ordered to pay child support but does not, can the primary parent withhold a child from the absent parent?

Asked on January 15, 2013 under Family Law, Colorado

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Good question. The answer is that the policy of all states in this country is to foster a relationship between parent and child. As such, even if one parent cannot keep up with his or her child support obligations, the other parent cannot legally withhold visitation rights with respect to the delinquent paying parent.


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