What can I do about ex who refuses to meet me at our court-ordered time to drop-off our son?
We have an court order to meet at 6:30pm Friday to exchange our son (11 yo). My ex refused to meet me at our agreed location and said "I guess you'll see him next week then" and hung up. I haven't seen him in 2 weeks because my ex won't meet me. I called the police and they said it was a civil matter and they can't do anything. What can I do?
Your best remedy is a Motion for Contempt. If the court order is clearly put and your ex willfullly fails to follow it, the court can make whatever orders it feels are appropriate including awarding attorneys fees and costs to you for having had to go to court. It is always hard for courts to make people behave but this is the only remedy we have in court.
If this persists, you may consider asking for a Guardian ad Litem and a modification of custody. But this really depends on the facts.
You need to file a motion for contempt immediately. Your ex is playing a game that the court won't tolerate. But let me ask, is the agreed location part of the order or is it an agreed upon location made outside of court?
The police won't handle this because it is a civil matter. You need the support of the court. If you have an attorney, you should be in touch with him/her immediately. If you don't have an attorney, you should consult with one. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court service center in the court you are in might be able to guide you. Feel free to call me if you do not have an attorney.
Talk to your divorce/family attorney. He'll go back to court for you.
This is not legal advice and is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The post is only an opinion. You should speak to an attorney for further information. The poster is licensed only in CT & NY. Please visit www.hamadlawfirm.com for more information about our services. If this post is useful to you, please remember to upvote it.
