Indiana Parenting Time Dispute

Summary

If a non-custodial parent cannot exercise their parenting time, Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines suggest offering the custodial parent additional time before making other arrangements. You may have grounds to file a motion if this opportunity was not provided. Consulting with a local family law attorney could provide specific guidance. Consider discussing the issue directly with the non-custodial parent to find a resolution.

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According to Indiana Parenting Guidelines, non custodial parent has kids the second half of christmas break in *. I have found out that he has left the kids with his mom and is in Indy. Can I dispute that and file motion that was not given the opportunity for additional time
Renee, you may have grounds to file a motion if the non-custodial parent is not exercising their parenting time as specified by the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines. You can argue that the opportunity for additional time was not provided to you. Consulting with a local family law attorney could provide you with more specific guidance on how to proceed.
Have you tried discussing this issue directly with the non-custodial parent?
What does the Indiana Parenting Guideline state about offering other parent additional parenting time?
The Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines suggest that if the non-custodial parent is unable to exercise their parenting time, they should offer the custodial parent the opportunity to care for the child before making other arrangements. This is to ensure that the child spends as much time as possible with both parents.
Have you considered discussing this directly with the non-custodial parent to find a resolution?