If a visitation order is in place, can a couple with temporary custody of the child refuse to cooperate and not show with the child for supervised visits with the mother?

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If a visitation order is in place, can a couple with temporary custody of the child refuse to cooperate and not show with the child for supervised visits with the mother?

Is there a statute or case law that applies? The family has been battling to regain custody of my granddaughter for 2 years now. We were able to get 2 of 3 kids away from this couple but those 2 are half-siblings to the 3rd child, other family had to come into the battle. My granddaughter has not seen her brother and sister for 3 months and she has not shown for visits that I supervise for the last 2.

Asked on October 25, 2012 under Family Law, Tennessee

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

If there is a custody and visitation order in place and a party to that order violates the order then you can indeed act through the courts.  You can move for contempt of the order and to enforce the order.  Contempt is a very serious thing and the courts do not take the issue lightly.  Seek help.  Good luck.


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