How can we change a visitation schedule?

Questioner

My partner would like to change the arrangement for our son. We currently have joint custody. In consultation, we have reached an agreement on a change in this. The intention is that our son will be registered with me and that there will be a contact arrangement for the mother, every other weekend and one day a week. This is partly because I have moved and the distance has become greater. There are also other factors at play. Now it is the case that we have agreed on everything together and that we want to arrange everything properly legally. My question is how we can best do this so that it can proceed quickly and smoothly.

Lawyer

It is good to hear that you and your ex-partner agree on changing the visitation arrangement. This can make the process considerably easier. A visitation arrangement can be changed in various ways. You can jointly record the new contact arrangement in a parenting plan. This document contains the agreements on the care and upbringing of the child. It is important that you both sign this document. You could possibly draw up the parenting plan yourself, but it may be wise to have it drawn up or checked by a specialized family law attorney or mediator. However, it may be important to ensure that the new agreements are also legally binding. This is generally done by means of a court order. You and your ex-partner can submit a request to the court to change the contact arrangement. To do this, you will need a lawyer. In all these steps, do not forget to put your son's interests first. It is crucial that the new arrangement is in his interests. The judge will always take this as a starting point when assessing the new contact arrangement. In any case, it never hurts to seek advice from a specialist family lawyer. They can assist you throughout the process and ensure that everything is arranged properly.' ---------------- Stichting Rechtswinkel.nl is a national organization with students and volunteers. The above advice is based on limited information and may be incomplete or even incorrect for your situation. Always consult a lawyer or attorney for your further steps. Read disclaimer: https://rechtswinkel.nl/disclaimer Can we help you or refer you for free? Call us during office hours on 040 2350423