Does Not Having Kids Mean Not Having Contact?

Adult children often sever ties with their parents due to feelings of betrayal, which can arise from situations like divorce. Going no contact with parents is a common decision, with about 30 percent of Americans estranged from a family member. This concept is often self-protective, cutting off communication and preventing toxic relationships from forming.

A common misconception is that going no contact with a “toxic” parent stems from anger or impulsivity. However, this decision is often an act of self. Children who remain too close with their parents as they enter adulthood may react dramatically when they decide it’s necessary.

A no contact order does not mean “no contact”, but rather that the child will stay with them for a period and cannot talk to you. It typically concerns about physical parenting time in the home environment, such as substance abuse. The parent cannot see the children if there is a no contact order, even supervised visitation.

Co-parenting with a no-contact order requires a specific parenting plan with the courts. CAFCASS will only recommend no contact between a child and one of their parents if they believe it is in the best interest of the child. No contact is the order passed by the court for the parent to cease all forms of contact with their child. Transitioning from having custody of your child full time to sharing custody can be difficult, regardless of the specific allocation of time your child’s father gets.