You are finally granted visitation rights and visiting with your child is supposed to be a time to look forward to. But, what do you do when your child doesn’t want to see you? You can’t force a child to visit with his or her parent.
Your child’s refusal of visits can be because:
- You are not tuned into his or her interests
- Your child is very young and anxious about separation from the custodial parent
The following can be helpful:
- Talk to your child – see why he or she doesn’t want to visit with you
- Assure your child that you love him or her
- Explain what happens during visits
- Allow your child a week or so without visits
If your child doesn’t want to leave their primary home, have a heart-to-heart talk with your ex-spouse. The problem might be an easy one, such as paying more attention to your child or having more toys at your home.
If you are concerned about your time with your child and need some good advice about next steps, contact the experienced Orange County family attorneys at the Holstrom family law offices to discuss your options.