[Direct answer]Yes. According to Article 1086 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China, after divorce, the father or mother who does not directly raise the children has the right to visit the children, and the other party has the obligation to assist; the way and time of exercising the right to visit shall be agreed upon by both parties, and if no agreement is reached, the People's Court shall make a judgment. If the other party obstructs the visit without a legitimate reason, the party concerned may file a lawsuit with the court and request an order to assist and specify the way and time of visit; if there is an effective judgment and the other party still does not cooperate, the party concerned may apply for enforcement, and the court may impose a fine or detention on the other party, but may not enforce the visit on the children's person. If the obstruction seriously affects the children's interests, it may also be considered as a factor for changing the custody relationship.

I. Problem background and typical scenarios

After the divorce, when I wanted to see my child, the other party blocked me with reasons such as "the child doesn't want to see you", "you haven't paid child support", and "you wronged me in the past". They even moved and changed schools without informing me. There were also cases where the other party used visitation rights as a bargaining chip to demand property. Related searches include "What to do if the other party won't let you see your child", "Can visitation rights be enforced by force", and "Can custody rights be changed because of this".

II. Key points of contention

First, whether there are legitimate reasons for the obstruction (such as visits that are detrimental to the children's physical and mental health); second, how to determine the visiting methods and times; third, how to enforce the judgment after it is issued; and fourth, whether it is possible to change the custody relationship based on this.

III. Professional analysis by Henglue Law Firm

Firstly, the legal basis of visitation rights. Article 1086 of the Civil Code establishes the right to visitation, and the party who directly raises the child has the obligation to assist; visitation rights are statutory rights that are not lost due to non-payment of child support or the other party's dissatisfaction, but their exercise should be conducive to the physical and mental health of the child. Secondly, the remedies for obstruction. If no agreement can be reached, the party may sue to determine the specific methods, times, and handover locations for visitation; if there is an effective judgment, the party may apply to the court for enforcement, and the court may take measures such as fines and detention against the party who refuses to assist, and add them to the list of untrustworthy individuals. However, the enforcement target is the party who has the obligation to assist, not the child themselves, and the child cannot be forcibly removed. Thirdly, the review of legitimate reasons. If visitation may harm the child's physical and mental health (such as the visiting party having domestic violence, alcoholism, infectious diseases, or inciting the child to oppose the raising party), the other party may request to suspend visitation. Once the reasons for suspension disappear, visitation should be resumed; unjustified obstruction will not be supported. Fourthly, the connection with the modification of custody. If there is long-term unreasonable obstruction, interference with the child's normal communication with the other party, or malicious inciting the child to oppose the raising party, this may be considered a factor that makes it unsuitable to continue direct custody, and the modification of custody relations may be claimed when conditions permit. When handling visitation enforcement in Beijing courts, the courts usually first conduct mediation, explain the obligation to assist, and take credit punishment measures as needed. Henglue Law Firm reminds that visitation arrangements should be as specific as possible in terms of weekly frequency, time periods, and handover methods, the more specific the better for enforcement.

IV. Practical suggestions and legal basis

Action list: First, keep the chat records, audio recordings, and police reports of previous consultations and obstructions; Second, propose a clear visitation plan (time, location, and handover) when suing; Third, if the other party still refuses to cooperate after the judgment, apply for enforcement in a timely manner; Fourth, if the circumstances are serious and affect the children's growth, evaluate the possibility of changing the custody arrangement. Legal basis: Article 1086 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China (effective January 1, 2021); the relevant provisions of the Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China on enforcement measures; and the relevant articles of the Interpretation (I) of the Supreme People's Court on the Application of the Marriage and Family Chapter of the Civil Code (Law Interpretation [2020] No. 22). The overall plan for custody and visitation can be implemented through the following methods:Divorce litigation and family disputesThe team handles it, and cases involving enforcement can be combined togetherCreditor's rights and debts, and enforcement casesHandle it.

5. Henglu Law Firm's Advice

Three pieces of advice for visitation: Failure to pay child support should not be a reason to prevent you from seeing your child; after the judgment, enforcement can be enforced, and fines and detention can be used, but children cannot be forcibly taken away; the more specific the arrangements are, the better; long-term obstruction or changes in custody arrangements are factors to be considered. For disputes involving visitation and custody, you can seek legal help through the following channels:Divorce litigation and family disputesTeam handling, involving consultation on enforcement mattersCreditor's rights and debts, and enforcement casesA reference for difficult issues such as the protection of minorsSpecial servicesColumn.

VI. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can I call the police if the other party won't let me see my child?

You can call the police for help and keep the police report as evidence. However, visitation rights are civil rights, and the police usually handle them through mediation. To resolve the issue fundamentally, you still need to determine the visitation method through litigation or apply to the court for forced enforcement of the effective judgment.

Q2: How to enforce the visitation rights judgment after it is issued?

If an application for enforcement is submitted to the court, the court may take measures such as fines, detention, and inclusion in the list of untrustworthy individuals against the party that refuses to fulfill its obligation to assist; the enforcement target is the person who has the obligation to assist, and the children themselves shall not be subject to compulsory enforcement or forcibly removed.

Q3: Do I lose the right to visit my child if I don't pay child support?

Do not forfeit it. The right to visit and the obligation to pay alimony are two independent rights and obligations. If the alimony is not paid, the other party can apply for enforcement separately, but this cannot be used as a legitimate reason to refuse visitation; only when there are circumstances that truly affect the interests of the children can visitation be suspended.

Q4: Under what circumstances can a visit be suspended?

If the visitation is detrimental to the children's physical and mental health, such as if the visiting party has a history of domestic violence, alcoholism, drug addiction, infectious diseases, or incites the children to oppose the custodial party, the other party may request to suspend the visitation; after the reasons for the suspension disappear, the visitation should be resumed.

Q5: Can changing custody rights be based on not allowing visitation?

This can be taken into account as a consideration factor. If a parent unreasonably obstructs visits, prevents children from having normal interactions with the other parent, and damages the children's interests, the other parent may request a change in the custody relationship. However, this must be based on an overall judgment that is in the best interests of the minors, and a single act of obstruction does not necessarily lead to a change in the custody relationship.

The above Q&A is mainly based on the judicial practice in Beijing. There may be differences in the interpretation of the law in different regions. It is recommended to consult a professional lawyer based on the specific circumstances of the case.

If you are facing similar problems, it is recommended that you consult a professional lawyer as soon as possible with the relevant evidence materials, so as to avoid missing the statutory time limit.Divorce litigation legal services·Beijing Henglu Law Firm

Disclaimer: This article is compiled based on the current effective laws and regulations and public adjudication rules, and is for general reference only. It does not constitute a formal legal opinion on specific cases. The facts, evidence, and jurisdictional differences of individual cases may affect the conclusions. In case of disputes, please consult a practicing lawyer in time.