I have been seperated for 4 years now. We had a "Mediation Agreement" last Oct (2005). When his lawyer drew up the divorce papers she added several things so I didn't sign them. Nothing has been done since then. Since it's been over a year for the mediation and nothing has been done is there any legal document requiring me to allow visitation?
He doesn't pay support regularly and is stalling this divorce so I want to cut off visits in an attempt to get reg support and the divorce finalized.
2006-11-25 01:09:46 · 7 answers · asked by Scorpio 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I do realize that the kids deserve to see their Dad However they also deserve to receive support payments. I strongly believe child support is just that "child support". It's winter time - the kids need winter clothes, new shoes, etc. I always use the support I get on the kids only. Not trying to be selfish here. I am a stay-at-home mom of 4 and going back to school full-time in Jan
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2006-11-25 04:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, DO NOT withhold visitation -- not only does it make you look bad to the court, it's likely detrimental to your children. Go back to court and file a Motion for Temporary Support. This will force your ex to support your kids until the divorce is final, at which time permanent support will be ordered. This is a simple process. If you can't afford an attorney, go to the Office of the Clerk of the Court and tell them what you want to do. They can help guide you through the process. Best of luck!
2006-11-25 02:38:21 · answer #2 · answered by Inquisitor-2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-29 08:25:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may be able to do what you are considering but it's BAD, BAD, BAD, BAD for the child. You are, in essence, using the child as a pawn. Not child deserves that. It's abusive. The child is the innocent and is the one most in need of help, support, and stability. Please see if you can't find another way to motivate him to get on with it. The legal system is getting better at requiring payment of support in many areas.
2006-11-25 01:34:27 · answer #4 · answered by DelK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all you need to keep your child in mind through this. Using your child for leverage is wrong! Every parent has a right to see his, or her children, and every child has a right, and, furthermore; should see there parents. So many people get wound up in their own selfish "I've been wronged feelings" that they end up abusing their children by using them against each other through a divorce, separation, breakup , etc.! If you want the divorce finalized, then go to a lawyer, and get it done. Stop using your/his children to be vindictive!
2006-11-25 01:24:07 · answer #5 · answered by inov8ed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best avenue to approach this is through the courts, you can with hold visitation but if you are in violation of the first order it could jeopardize your custody order. i know that it is expensive to go into court but you can petition the court on your own without a lawyer, and after a hearing has been set hire an attorney to represent you in the proceeding.
2006-11-25 01:39:27 · answer #6 · answered by SICKO 2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what does the original agreement say about visitation? I would say that you are on shaky ground if you try to deny it, especially if you try a tit-for-tat--no money, no visitation.
2006-11-25 01:18:56 · answer #7 · answered by silentnonrev 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋