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Assumption: "The court treats both parents equally when one breaches an order."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
That the court applies the same standards to both parents — that if one parent breaches an order or blocks contact, the court responds the same way regardless of which parent it is.
Court Reality
One parent's account: the other parent blocked access and the court supported them, while this parent — the one trying to maintain contact — ended up with a ban on reapplying. This is one person's experience, not proof of systemic bias — but it reflects a perception many parents hold that the system holds them and the other parent to different standards.
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The other parent broke the order. This parent got the ban.
The court treats both parents equally when one breaches an order.
Reality
One parent's account: the other parent blocked access and the court supported them, while this parent — the one trying to maintain contact — ended up with a ban on reapplying.
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