Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Deny Visitation/Unpaid Medical/House

I live in CO, my ex lives in Ohio, the divorce was in Ohio. My ex owes me well over $4,000 in unpaid medical bills (I desperately need this money for my son's continued medical care, he is an insulin dependent diabetic) and he has not taken my name off the house, though he was ordered to do that NLT November 2007. The kids are supposed to visit with him for the summer. I am considering denying visitation, with the hope he takes me to court in contempt so I can file a cross-claim of contempt. It is the only way I can afford to file the papers because of the reopening fees, motion fees, service fees, etc. I'm obviously desperate for money.

What is going to happen if I do this? I have never/ever denied visitation before and this sits badly. Desperate times.


Asked on 5/21/08, 5:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nancy Fioritto Patete Nancy Fioritto Patete, Esq.

Re: Deny Visitation/Unpaid Medical/House

I suggest you contact CSEA. This will cost you very little although it may be more beaurocratic than you would like. When they are notified that he is in arrears, they can attach his wages. It is never a good idea to use visitation as leverage, both with the courts and the other parent.

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Answered on 5/25/08, 8:59 pm


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