Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I have court papers that says I have one weekend visit a month but my daughter-in-law refuses. Can I file contempt of court on her?


Asked on 3/05/13, 10:35 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Thomas Daley KoonsFuller PC

Yes.

Do these things.

1. Get a certified copy of your papers.

2. Go to each visit. Go to the place at the time the papers say you are to pick the child up. You have to actually go there for there to be any contempt on their part. When you are refused, call the police and have them make a record of the refusal. They will want to see your certified papers. After enough calls like this, the police will eventually refer the case to the DA for criminal prosecution.

3. Hire an attorney and file a motion to enforce the possession order. Seek contempt of court and make up time for the time you were denied.

Good luck!!

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Answered on 3/07/13, 12:51 pm


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