What can happen if I don’t follow joint custody orders?
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What can happen if I don’t follow joint custody orders?
Asked on September 15, 2015 under Family Law, Mississippi
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
Failure to comply with joint custody orders or other court orders may result in your ex seeking to have the court hold you in contempt.
The penalties for contempt of court could be civil fines or criminal incarceration. The actual penalties imposed will be determined by the judge.
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