What to do if I have a court order for my child to be returned to me but his father has not and will not?
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What to do if I have a court order for my child to be returned to me but his father has not and will not?
I have a court order for my child to be returned to me. His father has not and will not return him. I have my court orders for his return but because he filed a motion and got a court date to discuss custody the police say they can’t help me. I thought that a court order is valid legally and a motion is more like a set date. Shouldn’t the police help me?
Asked on July 24, 2012 under Family Law, New Mexico
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you have a valid court order that your child be returned to you by the child's father and he will not comply, you have the following options:
1. take a certified copy of the court order to the police department in the area where the father resides and provide it to it requesting that there be compliance with the order;
2. file a petition in the count court house for an order show cause regarding contempt of the court order against the father.
Given the complicated nature of your situation, I suggest that you consult with a family law attorney to assist you.
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