How much trouble am I in for not letting my 2 sons dad not see them?
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How much trouble am I in for not letting my 2 sons dad not see them?
When I talked to the officer they told me I had 5 contempt of court against me. It’s about to be a year since he last saw them. He only started coming around in the past 2 months and only paid child support for 3 months; he owes over $7,000. I want to know what is the best thing to do? I would rather he not be able to see them because he and his family are not the type of people I want my children around.
Asked on August 3, 2012 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you have concerns for the safety of the children and think that they will be in put in harms way being with him then you need to raise those concerns before the court and legally challenge the visitation order. You can only get yourself in to BIG trouble violating the order and that could result in your rights to your kids. Now, if he is in violation of the support order you need to take him to court and obtain a judgement against him to garnish wages, tax returns, etc. Seek legal help. Good luck.
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you have concerns for the safety of the children and think that they will be in put in harms way being with him then you need to raise those concerns before the court and legally challenge the visitation order. You can only get yourself in to BIG trouble violating the order and that could result in your rights to your kids. Now, if he is in violation of the support order you need to take him to court and obtain a judgement against him to garnish wages, tax returns, etc. Seek legal help. Good luck.
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