What happens if you go against a family court order?
A court order is legally binding. Failure to comply with the court order amounts to contempt of court and a person can, as a last resort, be committed to prison for contempt. A parent cannot be held in contempt though simply for failing to take up the contact given.
How can a father see his child if the mother won’t let him?
Unfortunately, no, there is no way to force visitation (or a relationship) with an unwilling parent. The courts usually won’t bother to even address this issue because there isn’t anything they can do either.
What happens if a parent violates a parenting plan?
When a parent violates a court-ordered or agreed-upon parenting plan, they run the risk of being held in contempt of court. Not only that, but they could face custody and visitation-related consequences if the court considers it to be a serious and consistent enough issue.
What should I do if my ex doesn’t follow the parenting plan?
If you do feel that an agreement can be made, however, you should contact a family law attorney in order to resolve the issue in a quick manner. Before you bring a violation to the attention of the courts, you should be sure that a violation is actually occurring.
What to do when a parent refuses to comply with court ordered?
Counseling can be agreed to by the parents or ordered by the court. Counseling will help the parents develop tools to resolve their conflicts and to work with the therapist in reaching agreements. A Parenting Plan Coordinator (PPC) can only be appointed if the parents agree because a PPC becomes a decision maker, much like a judge.
When does a parent refuse to comply with court ordered visitation?
Please call to schedule an appointment: When a Parent Refuses to Comply with Court Ordered Visitation. One of the most frustrating family law situations is when one parent has a court order for specific visitation (also called timesharing or parenting plan) but the other parent refuses to follow the court’s orders.
What to do if your ex is not following your parenting plan?
If you have tried to be reasonable with your ex, and they are still refusing to follow the parenting plan, then filing for contempt may be a solution. If you serve your ex with a contempt action, he or she will be forced to appear in court and explain to the judge why he or she decided to ignore your prior agreements.
When a parent violates a court-ordered or agreed-upon parenting plan, they run the risk of being held in contempt of court. Not only that, but they could face custody and visitation-related consequences if the court considers it to be a serious and consistent enough issue.
What happens if spouse doesn’t follow parenting plan?
In some cases, a spouse refusing to honor a current shared parenting agreement can lead to a parenting plan modification. When this occurs, the courts will get involved with a restructuring of the current plans, where the best interest of the child will put at the forefront of the restructuring.
Can a non custodial parent file an order to show cause?
In Washington, one option is to file an order to show cause. This is when one party requests that the court demand an explanation from the other, to “show cause” for the behavior. For non-custodial parents, one frequent problem is the custodial parent interfering with court-awarded visitation.