Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

denied reasonable visitation

I arranged a visit with my child's mother one month in advance. When I was in route to Norcross, GA, I had given her a call to let her know that I was on my way and that I would arrive the next day to pick up my child, my child's mother's recent boyfriend explained to me that he wouldn't allow it because I was behind one month's child support. Do I have a case and should I take this up in a legal matter?


Asked on 2/14/99, 9:02 pm

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Jonathan Schiff Self employed

Re: denied reasonable visitation

In Ohio at least, the parties can't unilaterally choose their method of enforcing the Court orders. The remedy for a support arrearage is the same as for a denial of Court ordered visitation--the contempt docket. Although, I can't see the Court getting all that excited about a one month arrearage.

The problem you will face is enforcing a Court order. If the divorce was in Ohio you are going to have to figure out how to get her to a hearing or have the judgment enforced if you get one. I also don't know where the divorce was finalized. Georgia might be a different story. At least if it was there, it might be easier to get compliance.

I would get an attorney in whichever state the divorce occurred.

Jonathan Schiff

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Answered on 2/15/99, 10:55 pm


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