Child Access
Child Access means that one parent has sole custody, and the other parent has the right to access the child.
Access refers to the non-custodial parent’s right to spend time with the child and make inquiries about the child’s health, education, and well-being. However, access does not give the access parent the right to make significant decisions about the child’s welfare.
The types of access include:
Reasonable Access
With reasonable access, the parents can discuss how child visitation (including schedule, frequency, and activities) will be arranged.
Supervised Access or No Access
Supervised access is where the access parent cannot be alone with the child during the visit. The supervising parties can be a family member or other trusted third parties. Supervised access centers can also facilitate and monitor access to parent visits. The Court may order supervised visits when there is a safety concern with the access parent or if the child has not spent much time with the access parent before.
The Court may not grant any access if the Court determines that the access parent might harm the child, and supervised access will not provide sufficient protection.
Fixed / Limited Access
Fixed or limited access is where the Court sets the dates, times, and duration of the child access visits. In this arrangement, the parents don’t have to communicate with each other regarding child access directly.
Graduated Access
The Court may order a graduated access schedule, which gives limited access initially but gradually allows for more access over time. This arrangement allows the child access to get familiarized and build trust with the access parent if they had not spent much time with the access parent before or if the child separated from the access parent at a young age.
At Juzkiw law, we have a dedicated team to help you with child access and child dispute. Call or family lawyer for a free consultation for more details – (416) 221-2221
How a Lawyer Can Help With Child Access and Visitation
Disputes over custody, access, or support can be overwhelming. That’s where legal support becomes essential. A child support lawyer can help ensure fair arrangements regarding financial responsibilities while protecting your parental rights.
Similarly, a dedicated child lawyer can represent the child’s best interests in court, especially in cases where the child’s voice needs to be heard. Having skilled legal professionals on your side ensures that both parents and children are protected throughout the process.
Why Choose Juzkiw Law
At Juzkiw Law, we have a dedicated team experienced in handling child visitation, access disputes, and support matters. Whether you need a child support lawyer to ensure fairness in payments or a child lawyer to advocate for your child’s best interests, we are here to help.
Call our family law team today at (416) 221-2221 for a free consultation.
Child access refers to the right of the non-custodial parent to spend time with their child and inquire about the child’s health, education, and overall well-being. It does not include the right to make major decisions for the child — those are reserved for the custodial parent.
Yes, hiring a child support lawyer can help when custody and access are linked to financial responsibilities. A lawyer ensures that child support is calculated fairly and access rights are respected.
Child visitation (also called access) can be arranged in different ways, such as reasonable access, fixed schedules, supervised visits, or graduated access. The court decides the arrangement based on the best interests of the child.
The court may deny visitation if it believes the child could be harmed, even with supervised access. In such cases, legal representation from a child lawyer or family lawyer is important to protect both the parent’s rights and the child’s safety.
A child lawyer (often appointed through the Office of the Children’s Lawyer in Ontario) represents the child’s best interests in custody, support, and access disputes. They can investigate the situation, interview the child, and make recommendations to the court.
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