What to do if my son’s father has joint custody but he has not seen our son in 4 months nor has called and he is behind on child support?
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What to do if my son’s father has joint custody but he has not seen our son in 4 months nor has called and he is behind on child support?
Asked on November 11, 2012 under Family Law, New York
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You cannot force someone who has rights to visit a minor to honor the terms of visitation under the laws of all states in this country. However, as to failure to obey a child support order, you should consult with a family law attorney about filing a petition for an order to show cause regarding contempt of a court order.
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