Is the custodial parent jeopardizing custody if he or she doesn't abide by the court ordered visitation schedule?

Answer 1

Yes. Child custody is decided on what's best for the child. So if its best for the child to go with him/her, then that is what the judge will decide. * It's possible, but the non custodial parent will still have to be notified of the proceedings and given the opportunity to object to the act. Considering the cited circumstances that hardly seems fair, but it is, in the US the law.

Answer 2

Not usually. Judges are very reluctant to rescind vistation rights and even more reluctant to order forced visitation (for obvious reasons). Vistation rights are generally rescinded by the court only when there is proof of abuse, neglect or endangerment of the child or children. Even under such conditions a judge will often order supervised vistation rather than terminate the parent's rights.

Answer 3

I would say it depends on the circumstances as to why custodianship was granted. I would say there's no harm, in for instance, a parent dropping off something for a child, or just briefly attending one's residence for something. As long as it doesn't jeopardize the child in any way.

ANSWER

Yes, if found in contempt of the court order, that's considered a Change of Circumstances, which is grounds for a change of custody. I teach fathers who are denied access how to do this.

Answer 4

First, it should be understood that the access orders are the minimum access time, not the maximum. If the parent is not seeing the children the minimum amount of time, this is not necessarily a matter for the court, though it should be. see links below

Answer 5

No, but it's generally best to clarify this in the order. see link for examples

Answer 6

Legally no they do not.

but morally, yes

see link below