Changes to parental visitation arrangements - Rechtswinkel.nl

Questioner

In 2013 we divorced and drew up a parenting plan. In this plan we decided that the children would be with me (the father) for 2 weeks and of these they would be with the mother for 2 days. The children were then 5, 8 and 10. We have 2 girls and 1 boy. As a father I try to give them a good upbringing but in this upbringing a piece is missing, this piece is the upbringing from the mother's side. And this piece is of great importance in their development. Especially now that they are a bit older and are entering an important phase of their lives. Think of puberty and high school. I would like to change the visitation arrangement so that it becomes a more balanced arrangement. I know that the mother is not looking forward to this. My question is: what are the possibilities to make her take her responsibilities? I would like to mention that the mother works 3 days and I work 5 days.

Lawyer

It's hard to get someone who doesn't want to do something to do it. You could suggest mediation about a change in the care arrangement. Perhaps she can be persuaded to change her mind in the best interests of the children. You could also suggest a few conversations with a developmental psychologist, who will emphasize the best interests of the children. You can try it through legal proceedings. Mediation will probably also be urged in that. But then again, proceedings can also put mutual relations under pressure.