Parenting Time (Visitation) & Non-Parent Rights

Are you in a situation where you are not able to see your child as much as you would like? Does the other parent deny and/or frustrate your parenting time with your child? Do you have a close bond with a child and believe you may have a right to visitation—or even custody—even though you're not the child’s parent?

In North Dakota and Minnesota, non-custodial parents and sometimes even third parties (non-parents) are entitled to visitation, now termed “parenting time,” as long as that visitation is not going to harm the child emotionally or physically. Many parents are able to work out a routine schedule benefiting the child, but there are circumstances where this may not be possible for a variety of reasons. While the custodial parent carries many of the daily responsibilities of caring for the children; strong involvement by the other parent carries a lot of value as well. If you are a non-parent you may be entitled to visitation and sometimes even custody rights over a child if you meet a specific criteria. If you are going through a divorce or are involved in a situation where visitation rights are being denied or frustrated, it’s time to consider an attorney to assist with your family law legal rights.

Common Questions

• Under North Dakota law, who gets parenting time rights?
• Do I need a court order even if both parents have a verbal agreement?
• How much parenting time does the parent who doesn’t have custody usually get?
• Can a parent deny visitation after a court order is in place?
• What happens if a parent is behind on child support?
• One parent lives in North Dakota, the other parent out-of-state, now what?
• What should I do if my child’s other parent denies court-ordered visitation?
• I want to change the terms of the court-ordered parenting time, how do I do this?
• What is the difference between legal and physical custody?
• My ex and I are fighting over custody, how will the court decide what is best?
• What if the custody arrangements aren’t working out?
• Should parents strive for joint custody in North Dakota?
• What does a custody evaluation consist of in North Dakota?

Contact SW&L Attorneys Today

Our attorneys understand that child visitation issues are among the most sensitive and important to people who share children and will no longer be together. We are dedicated, helpful, and know-how to get the results you seek in North Dakota. We will answer your phone calls and respond to your emails. We are here to help and are committed to making a positive difference in your family’s life. Understanding all, or even some, of the many questions that evolve with child visitation and parenting time rights, can be complex or frustrating. Call SW&L Attorneys in Fargo today at 701-297-2890.