In most cases, it is in the best interest of the children if they are able to maintain a regular and consistent visitation schedule with both parents. However, there are circumstances where one parent takes steps to withhold visitation from the other parent. The following are examples of common situations where a parent may try to justify preventing the other parent from seeing the children:nA parent may withhold visitation in an effort to punish the other parent for past actions.nIf a parent is extremely resentful or angry over the circumstances of the divorce, they may try to withhold visitation.