Court orders
My childs other parent and I agree about parenting time. Do we need to get a court order?
You have the right to determine your own parenting time schedule. It is important to put your agreement in writing. The court can formalize your agreement in a court order. If your parenting time agreement is not put in a court order, the friend of the court cannot assist you with enforcing your agreement if a dispute occurs.
How do I get a copy of my court order?
Contact your county clerks office. There may be a fee.
My court order gives me "reasonable" parenting time. We cant agree on a schedule. Can I get the order changed?
You can file a motion to modify your court order to get more specific parenting time. The forms to do this are available at the friend of the court office.
What can I do if the other parent does not follow the court order?
You can complain in writing to the friend of the court. After you file the complaint and if you have a court order with specific provisions for parenting time, the friend of the court will help you enforce the order.
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