What if I cannot make a contact session?

If a parent is unable to make a contact session they should inform the other parent in good time. It is generally disappointing for the child if contact is cancelled at the last moment by either parent. If there is a special family occasion, which the non-resident parent would like the child to attend, the resident parent should try to be flexible so the child can attend. Just because contact times have been agreed, does not mean that there cannot be extra contact by agreement. If a contact order has been granted through the courts, it will often say 'such other contact as may be agreed between the parties'.

Equally, if the child has been invited to a party during contact time, and the child wishes to go, the non-resident parent should try to be flexible.

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