Legal Question in Family Law in California

I modified a custudy case for visitation for my daughter. The judge granted me my visits n i now have joint custudy , the summary papers state that a held order was made. The other party did show up to our court hearing and is hiding my daughters , what can i do now to enforce my order ?


Asked on 4/27/15, 2:14 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

John Molina Jr. Law Offices of John Molina

If a court has rendered a custody and visitation order regarding your minor daughter and the mother is not complying with that order (assuming she can do so), then the mother is in violation of that court order. If there is no resolving this matter any other way than through court involvement, then your solution would be to file a contempt of court order (violation of court order) hearing. This type of hearing would bring the violation before the court's attention and the mother could face possible financial and other consequences as a result of her choices to not allow you to see your daughter. Of course, the contempt procedure is not easy to move forward and to bring to a successful conclusion. For this reason, it is important that you consult and, if possible, retain an experienced attorney in the area of family law who can inform you of your rights and responsibilities in these specialized procedures. If you are interested in speaking to a professional attorney that can do just that, please contact our office at (888) 790-5053 and/or visit our website at www.coronacalawyer.com.

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Answered on 4/27/15, 10:02 am
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

What you described is child concealment which is a crime. Please contact your local authorities and where the child resides to file a complaint and have them pursue police remedies in your behalf.

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Answered on 4/27/15, 10:46 am


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