Legal Question in Family Law in California

Violation of direct court orders

I live in Co. ex and childern are in Ca. I have court orders for weekly phone conversations with my children that are to be encouraged and no yelling on either end. I call weekly and have met with yelling and screaming. Now when I call I do not even get to talk to my children. I get busy signal, or the phone just rings with no recording. I go back to court to review the previous orders that she has continually violate next week. What should I expect honestly......is she just going to get a slap on the wrist at my expence. I have to pay for flights, hotel and rent a cars. The ex has also convinced my children that I am an alcoholic and a drug addict that doesnt want to see them which is sickning. I do not do drugs and could care less about alcohol, but care very much about my children. This has been ongoing since 1998. I had normal visitations until I moved out of state......now its like im at square one. Will she just get a hand slap? When she deserves jail, community service and a fine???????


Asked on 11/26/02, 1:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
E. Daniel Bors Jr. Attorney & Counselor At Law

Re: Violation of direct court orders

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

At a "review hearing" she probably will get a slap on the wrist. You should consider bringing an Order to Show Cause re Contempt. It would be a better use of your time and money.

Thanks for sharing your interesting inquiry with us on LawGuru, and good luck with your case.

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Answered on 11/26/02, 2:01 pm
Martin Lathrop Russakow, Ryan & Johnson

Re: Violation of direct court orders

Bring as much proof as you can to the hearing and persuasively explain to the court your hardships. You should consider taking a drug test and bring the results. If you get no satisfaction, you should consider an OSC re:contempt as outlined by Mr. Bors.

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Answered on 11/26/02, 6:06 pm


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