Family Law - Denial or Interference With Visitation Rights

HB 481 requires courts to mandate specific remedies when a parent unjustly denies or interferes with court-ordered visitation. It directly affects parents who violate visitation orders and the children whose access is blocked. Key provisions include ordering double the denied visitation time (same type, e.g., weekends or holidays), letting the other parent choose the new schedule, and requiring this within two years of the court’s finding. Courts may also modify custody orders or assess fees against the violating parent, all while prioritizing the child’s best interests.