It’s very important that you do. Not only does the court frown on any appearance that you’re disobeying its orders – in fact, you can lose custody if you violate court orders for visitation – but it’s important that your children know that even after a divorce, they remain part of a family that is invested in them.
Whatever wrongs your ex-spouse may have committed on the way to the end of the marriage, they are still the parent of your children and presumably want to have as normal a relationship as possible with their kids.
You can also head off some serious adolescent power plays by simply making visitation a regular, predictable, and non-negotiable thing. Rather than letting your kids play you and your ex-spouse against each other, take the reins on this issue and encourage them to remain close to the other parent.
If you’re having trouble with a custody agreement or you’re worried that your ex might take action against you, call the family law attorneys at Friedman & Ranzenhofer at 585-484-7432 today.