---
title: "What happens if a parent violates a visitation order in Rhode Island?"
description: "Violating a court-ordered visitation schedule is a serious matter in Rhode Island. The non-violating parent can file a motion for contempt with the Family Court. Remedies may include make-up..."
url: https://bankandmunns.com/faq-items/what-happens-if-a-parent-violates-a-visitation-order-in-rhode-island/
date: 2026-04-18
modified: 2026-04-18
author: "Bank and Munns"
type: avada_faq
lang: en
---

# What happens if a parent violates a visitation order in Rhode Island?

Violating a court-ordered visitation schedule is a serious matter in Rhode Island. The non-violating parent can file a motion for contempt with the Family Court. Remedies may include make-up parenting time for missed visits, fines, modification of the existing custody or visitation arrangement, and in serious cases, a change in primary custody. An attorney can help you pursue enforcement swiftly.