Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

Frustration of visitation

In 1997 I took my ex-wife to court over her refusal to grant my visitation rights. The judge at time stated that ''He would throw a woman in jail just as fast as he would a man.'' And that ''If she did not make up the missed visitation, he would make good on his threat.

I took her to court again in 1999 for the same thing.The same judge as before was on the case, but this time he refused all my evidence,and I had evidence. and took her word for it. I filed an appeal-wich was denied.This was her chance to ask the court to reduce my visitation. After investigation by a Guardian, her request was denied. So now it comes to this...

My ex is still refusing visitation, for over two months now. Plus her husband and herself were both arrested for CDV. But I am afraid to take her back to court, for fear that I will fall flat again. Also I believe she suffers from Parental Alienation Syndrome!?

Should I file again or should I wait until My daughter(11) can speak on her own?


Asked on 1/23/02, 6:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: Frustration of visitation

It certainly wouldn't be fair to you OR your daughter to wait until she can speak on her own. If you want to visit your daughter and your ex is denying you that right, then you have no choice but to file again. And, I strongly suggest that this next time you have an attorney, because, excuse me if I'm wrong, but I have a funny feeling that you didn't last time.

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Answered on 1/24/02, 5:05 pm


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