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Can something be done if a parent is ordered to convey with the other parent before making a decision but doesn't?

Asked in Humble, TX - 5 months

My court order states that the custodial parent is to convey with the non custodial parent before a decision is made regarding anything about the child unless it is an emergency. Now, my son is in 1st grade and has been moved to 7 different schools within 3 or 4 school districts in the past 2 or 3 yrs and it is orderd that parties must speak about it before the change. If this is not done, can the custodial parent be held in contempt and shown as unstable for having moved him to so many different schools ( and addresses)?

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William Tyler Moore Jr

William Tyler Moore Jr

Houston Child Custody Lawyer

Licensed in TX

Answered 5 months ago. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney. You may have grounds to seek a modification of the custody of the child. That much upheaval and change cannot be in the child's best interest. If the other parent isn't talking to you about it, there is something very wrong there. I think it would be easier to modify the order rather than holding the other parent in contempt.

Either call me or another family law attorney ASAP.
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Theresa Cay Langford

Theresa Cay Langford

Plano Divorce / Separation Lawyer

Licensed in TX

Answered 5 months ago. There are of course many factors that a judge considers when deciding what is in a child's best interest; however, it sounds like there is a lot of chaos in this child's life. Judges like stability. Meet with a family lawyer, with your court order and your documentation of the changes; and discuss your options for enforcement or modification of the orders. Good luck.
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Fran Brochstein

Fran Brochstein

Houston Mediation Attorney

Licensed in TX

Answered 5 months ago. Please find an experienced seasoned family law attorney in your area that has handled cases like yours in the past. You have a difficult case but it can be won. Unfortunately, I've heard of cases like yours and the child truly suffers. You need an attorney that can assist you in building a very strong case before going before the judge. You need to be talking to the school teachers, registrars, school nurse, school principal, etc. and make sure that they are all on your side. A school teacher's testimony can be very powerful in court.

Good luck! I know that this is difficult to watch. But timing is everything in a modification case like yours.
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