Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

My husband and I went to mediation regarding child custody, papers were signed and the children were supposed to be sent home on 7/31. However now the ex is saying that since plans were made prior to mediation they will be back on the 15th as discussed. Since papers have been signed, are the orders not effective now? Does this not void any decisions made prior to mediation? Please help?


Asked on 8/02/15, 3:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Daley KoonsFuller PC

Sounds like your husband is playing games. The MSA probably says that it is effective immediately. The problem is that an MSA is not a court order and therefore is not enforceable as such. You need to get a signed court order ASAP so that you can start enforcing the terms of your agreement by contempt.

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Answered on 8/06/15, 6:47 pm


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