My order lays out a specific parenting time schedule. I would like to change that schedule. What can I do?
First, ask the other parent to agree to a change. If you both agree, the proposed change and reasons for it may be presented to the court a proposed new court order. The judge almost always will sign an order that is based on the parents' agreement. Remember that the agreement by itself is not enforceable; it must first be converted into a new court order.

If the parents cannot agree on the changes, either may ask the friend of the court to mediate their negotiations. The friend of the court will provide mediation services if both parents agree to participate.

If no agreement is possible, you may file a motion asking the court to order a new parenting time schedule. You may file the motion on your own, or have an attorney file it for you.

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1. My order for parenting time states I will have "reasonable" parenting time. What does this mean?
2. My order lays out a specific parenting time schedule. I would like to change that schedule. What can I do?
3. The other parent is not making the child support payments required by our court order. Do I have to allow parenting time?
4. The other parent is not sending or returning clothing or other personal items that our child uses during parenting time. Can the Friend of the Court do something about that?
5. The other parent is not obeying the parenting time order. What can I do?
6. If I think that the other parent is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, do I have to let the children go with that other parent for scheduled parenting time?
7. The other parent will not let me telephone my children. What can the Friend of the Court do?
8. I think that my child is being abused during parenting time spent with the other parent. What should I do?
9. My child does not want to spend time with the other parent. What can I do?
10. The other parent refuses to see our children. What can the Friend of the Court do?