I had temporary parenting time orders ordered yesterday. It says interim parenting time shall be at any time mutually agreed to in writing, but absent agreement then as follows mother is awarded all parenting time not granted to father. Father will have parenting time from Thursday at *:30p to Sunday at * am. If I don’t hear from the father before *:* the time I have to leave to get to the meet up spot by *:* and he’s not there when I get there. If I text him and don’t get a response or do and he says he won’t be there until *+ hrs later. Am I able to keep my children until the next week
Hi Abigail,
To better understand your situation, I have one question:
- Has the father consistently failed to adhere to the agreed-upon parenting time schedule?
General Information:
- In Arizona, the court typically expects both parents to follow the parenting time orders strictly.
- If the father is repeatedly late or unresponsive, it may be necessary to document these instances.
- You may consider filing a motion to modify the parenting time orders if there is a consistent issue.
For more specific guidance, consulting with a family law attorney in Arizona would be beneficial.
it changes weekly from the original set time which is why it now in court.
Thank you for the additional information, Abigail. Here are some general guidelines related to parenting time orders in Arizona:
- The court expects both parents to adhere to the schedule.
- If the father repeatedly fails to follow the schedule, document these instances.
- You may need to request a modification of the order through the court.
For further assistance, it may be helpful to contact your local family court.
Would you like the contact information for the nearest family court?
Would I be in contempt for keeping them?
Hi Abigail,
In Arizona, you may not be held in contempt if you have valid reasons for keeping the children, such as the father's failure to adhere to the schedule. However, it's crucial to document these instances and seek a modification of the order through the court.
Would you like the contact information for the nearest family court for further assistance?
does absent agreement mean they can stay with me?
Hi Abigail,
In the context of your temporary parenting time orders, "absent agreement" means that if you and the father do not mutually agree in writing to a different schedule, the default schedule outlined in the order applies. If the father is not following the schedule, document these instances and seek a modification through the court.
Would you like the contact information for the nearest family court for further assistance?
so I legally cannot get in trouble for taking them home if he’s not there at *:*
Hi Abigail,
If the father is not present at the designated time (*:* PM) and you have documented your attempts to meet him, you are generally not in contempt for taking the children back home. However, it's essential to document these instances and consider seeking a modification of the order through the court.
Would you like the contact information for the nearest family court for further assistance?
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