child support?

Question

can i be put in jail for not letting my ex see his kids?

Answer 1

only if you have a court order allowing him to see the kids and you are violating the order

Answer 2

Depending on the terms of divorce and the length of time you have prevented your ex from seeing his children, you may be thrown in jail, but will most definitely have to pay a fine and will be ordered again by the court to allow him to see the children. I would STRONGLY advise you listen to this order.

If, however, your ex is abusive towards your children, or there are other new problems that you feel threaten your children's safety, take the matter to court and explain it to the judge. If you have a valid reason for not allowing your ex to see the children, YOU bring up the topic before the court, requesting a change in the child guardianship clause and visitaton rights.

If you do NOT have a valid reason for preventing him from seeing the kids, allow him to.

Answer 3

It varies from state to state. In Ohio where I live, if the ex is not paying child support it has no bearing on visitation. However, in Kentucky I have been told by my niece's father that he doesn't have to let her see her if she isn't following any part of the court order including child support. You need to contact the court and find out what the law is for your state. It varies too much for anyone to be able to say for sure. I understand no child support is frustrating so just hang in there.

Answer 4

It depends on what the judge said. If it is ordered by the court, than you can be held in contempt of court. If it isn't than there really isn't much that can be done. If he takes care of his children, and pays you child support, than don't be a bitter ex. If he is not a good Daddy, than you are doing the right thing. Good Luck.

Answer 5

Are you going against a court order? then yes, the kids can also be taken away from you if he pushes it because the courts want both parents to be involved and you are prohibing that, they may think the father is in the kids best interest. why would you want to keep him away from his kids? I think it makes you look selfish and petty and shows you as a person willing to hurt your kids to get back at your ex.

Answer 6

Is ther a reason for not letting her and if so you better go to the courts and see just what has to be done to ALLOW her NOT to see the kids or you might find yourself in trouble

Answer 7

Not unless you are defying a court order. But other then that unless he is a threat to you or the children; let the man see his kids. I hate people like that you want his money , but won't allow him to see his kids. Thats bull$hit.

Answer 8

No not unless he takes u back to court and even then the judge will give you a warning, been there and done it myself, and also I guess it would depends on weather or not that's what you have down in your divorce proceedings I f it states you have to share your child well then u do but like I said it's gonna cost him to take you back to court and then the judge will prob slap your hand for the first time and tell you not to do it agin so u can go from there on what u should do or gonna do. sunnydays

Answer 9

If you are going against the settlement he can take you to court, they will tell you that you have to abid by the agreement, and then if you don't you could sit in jail.

Answer 10

Not unless there's a clause in the child support/divorce decree.