We help parents — primarily fathers — who are victims of an outdated legal system. When your former partner uses the children as a weapon, we are here to fight for your rights.
The right to be a parent should never depend on gender. We advocate for laws that protect every child's right to have both parents actively involved in their life and that impose meaningful consequences on anyone who deliberately prevents a child from maintaining a relationship with the other parent.
Thousands of fathers around the world lose contact with their children every year — not because they are bad parents, but because the law and the system do not protect them.
The association „POKRET RODITELJSKI FRONT" is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded to advance the protection of family rights, equal parenting and the rights of the child.
„No one who fights for their child should ever have to stand alone against the system.”
Whether through child abduction or the misuse of the justice system, anyone who deliberately deprives a child of a relationship with the other parent must face serious legal consequences. A child must never be used as a weapon in a conflict between parents.
We are the voice of those whose fight for justice has been ignored for far too long. We strive for a society in which every child grows up with the love, care, and presence of both parents, because family is a child's right—not a privilege granted by the system.
When parents divorce, children should not lose one parent. Unfortunately, in our system children most often stay with the mother — even when there are serious reasons why that should not be the case.
A parent who obstructs contact often uses the child as a weapon — as a means of pressure, blackmail or revenge. The other parent fights for months or years just to see their child, while the system looks the other way.
We believe this must change.
Six things every parent must know before entering the courtroom. This is not a substitute for a lawyer — but a first map through the system.
The law explicitly states that a child has the right to maintain personal relations with the parent they do not live with. Preventing contact violates the child's rights — not only the parent's. Request a written explanation for every refusal.
If the other party does not respect the court's decision on contact, file a motion for enforcement. The court can impose a monetary fine in enforcement proceedings — the amount is not limited and can be significantly higher than RSD 200,000 — or change the custody model in favor of the non-obstructing parent.
Parents can agree to jointly exercise parental rights. The agreement is certified and submitted to the court — this is the fastest and cheapest path to a fair arrangement.
Keep a journal: every attempt at contact, SMS, call, email. Recordings and messages are valid evidence in court. Without documentation, your story is just one word against another.
Withholding a child by one parent contrary to a court decision is a criminal offense — punishable by up to 3 years in prison. False reports of violence are also a criminal offense (Art. 334 of the Criminal Code).
The law lets a child over 10 speak in court. But an alienated child is often indoctrinated to hate the other parent — their words are not their own. The court must recognize alienation, not ask the victim to confirm the crime.
Note: These tips are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. For a specific case always consult a lawyer — we can help you find the right one.
Official sources: Porodični zakon · Krivični zakonik · Zakon o izvršenju i obezbeđenju — Legal Information System of the Republic of Serbia.
Figures marked ≈ are Roditeljski Front estimates based on the cases we handle and on parents who contacted us during 2025. They are not official government statistics. Follower and view counts come from our own social media accounts.
Family law should never assume that one parent is inherently better than the other. Every child deserves the love, care, and presence of both parents. We advocate for a system based on facts, evidence, and the best interests of the child—not stereotypes.
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In Western European countries, children of divorced parents do not automatically lose one parent. Joint custody is the rule, not the exception. Every country must follow that example — including Serbia.
Joint custody has been the legal rule since 1998. The child has the right to both parents as a basic presumption — the court awards sole custody only in exceptional cases.
Joint parental responsibility is the default after divorce. The court can revoke it only if there are serious reasons. Children have an active say from the age of 10.
The 2006 family law replaced the term 'custody' with 'parental authority', equal between mother and father. The rule is 50/50 joint exercise of rights.
The 2009 parenting-plan law requires parents to reach an agreement on the visitation schedule. The court favors models that maintain the relationship with both parents.
Joint parental responsibility is the legal presumption even after divorce. The child has the right to contact with both parents — obstructing contact is legally punishable.
Joint custody became the rule after divorce in 2013. The law abolished the automatic award of custody to the mother. The model is balance, not the victory of one side.
Sources: official European Union family-law databases, national legislative acts (Sweden — Föräldrabalken, Denmark — Lov om forældremyndighed, Belgium — Code civil, Netherlands — Wet bevordering voortgezet ouderschap, Germany — BGB, Austria — EheG).
Join the fight for change →We are preparing the largest parents' protest in Belgrade to date. Join the fight for justice — see you in the streets.
We are preparing for a massive peaceful gathering of fathers, mothers and families demanding justice and the reform of the outdated Family Act. We will fight to financially and strictly criminally punish those who exploit outdated laws and thereby kidnap children. The date and location will be announced soon — follow us on social media and be ready to give a voice to those who have none.
Have an idea for a gathering in your city? Write to us at info@roditeljskifront.org.
„For two years I did not see my children. My ex-wife used every trick to keep me away from them. Roditeljski Front helped me fight for my rights. Today I have regular contact with my children.
The most common questions parents ask about parental rights, custody and the child visitation model in Serbia.
A child has the legal right to contact with both parents. If your contact is being obstructed, you can request enforcement of the court decision and a change to the visitation model. Reach out to us — the first contact and consultation are free.
The visitation model is set by agreement between the parents or by court decision, in the best interest of the child. The court considers the child's age and relationship with each parent, but the goal is for the child to keep a close bond with both parents.
It describes a pattern of behaviour, not an official medical diagnosis. It refers to situations where one parent systematically undermines the child's relationship with the other parent — through disparagement, conditioning, blackmail or obstruction of contact. Experts disagree on the label, but agree that such behaviour harms the child and should be considered by courts when deciding on contact arrangements.
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