Parent-Child Contact Problems

If your child is having a hard time spending time with a parent, this guide is for you. This guide provides practice ideas on how to make the problem better and keep it from getting worse.

This guide was created by the Parental Involvement and Outreach Subcommittee (PIOS) of the Oregon State Family Law Advisory Committee in 2022. It covers topics like: 

• Reasons why a child might not want to spend time with their other parent (called resist-refuse).
• Understanding the unique needs of your child and how they might contribute.
• Understanding the role of parenting styles in resist-refuse dynamics.
• The role of the home environment in resist-refuse dynamics.
• External environment and resist-refuse dynamics.
• Dealing with safety concerns.