If my child’s father fails to follow court orders, what do I do?
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If my child’s father fails to follow court orders, what do I do?
Asked on December 15, 2012 under Family Law, Virginia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If your child's father fails to abide by a court order, your option is to file a petition with the court for contempt of the order with a request for sanctions and possibly jail. Given what you have written about, you may want to consult with a family law attorney for assistance.
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