-
Child Custody and/or Visitation
|
|
|
|
|
-
I am the non-custodial parent and I have physical
custody of the minor child. What can I do?
-
If the custodial party is not aided, the
custodial party can sign a closure letter. The
Department of Child Support Services will
continue to enforce the court order until it has
been modified in court. You can speak to the
Family Law Facilitator’s Office, located on
the second floor, room 220 of the Main Courthouse
at 800 11th Street in downtown Modesto. The
Department of Child Support Services can modify
the order but it will take approximately 6 months
to complete.
-
I am the non-custodial parent and I am paying
child support. However, the custodial party will
not let me visit the child. What can I do?
-
If you have an order for visitation, seek the
advice of a private attorney or other agencies
such as the Child Abduction Unit, which may be
able to help you with visitation issues. This
office cannot address child custody and
visitation issues. If you do not have an order
for visitation, seek the advise of a private
attorney, or you can speak to the Family Law
Facilitator’s Office, located on the second
floor, room 220 of the Main Courthouse at 800
11th Street in downtown Modesto, for assistance
in obtaining an order for visitation.
-
The absent parent is not paying child support but
wants to visit the child(ren). Can I keep him/her
from visiting the child(ren)?
-
Child support and child visitation are two
separate issues. If your court order reflects
visitation, please refer to your order or seek
legal advice.
|
|
Back to Frequently Asked
Questions
|
