What to do if my ex is refusing to bring my daughter back home?
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What to do if my ex is refusing to bring my daughter back home?
He says that I have to come get her. It does not specify in the paperwork who is responsible. It does say both parties have to agree on extended visitation. Will he be in contempt of court if he does not bring her back?
Asked on September 1, 2012 under Family Law, Mississippi
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Whether or not your "ex" will be held in contempt of a court order regarding visitation issues with your child depends upon what the existing court order states. As such, you need to carefully read it in that its terms and conditions will most likely answer your question.
If the court order does not states who is responsible for getting the child returned to you, that issue will need to be addressed in the future either through a stipulation or a court order post filing of a petition on the issue. I suggest that if you want your daughter back with you, you go get her, hire a family law attorney and get a court order spelling out transporation obligations for your child concerning future visitation.
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