Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
Custody Modification
My granddaughter (17) does not want to continue to go to her fathers home for visitation. He has filed a restraining order against her mother for 2 weeks until a hearing. He thinks this is my daughters idea. It isn't. My granddaughter is going to her mom's this weekend and doesn't want to return to her fathers home. He says horrible untrue things about her mother. He called my granddaughter promiscuous, a big fat lie. He hangs her report cards upside down if she gets less than a B. He will not allow her to have friends over and told her if she doesn't do what he says he will force her to quit her job. He thinks she is wild (she isn't) She is a good student, quiet, works at a pizza place and is very respectful. What would happen if she refuses to go.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Custody Modification
If she refuses to visit with him, her mother could face contempt charges for failing to follow the parenting plan, including the threat of economic sanctions, make-up visitation time and potentially jail.
His filing for a restraining order cannot possibly be the daughter's idea. Does he think her refusal to visit is based on her monther's conduct? Why does he say he needs a restraining order - to get the child to comply or the mother?
He's clearly got his own issues if he's engaging in alienating conduct and using the DVRO as a bludgeon to get what he wants. Unfortunately DVRO are granted nearly indiscriminately and if the mother is facing DV charges she needs to lawyer up. Even if the allegations are completely bogus.
If the child is in danger she should call CPS. Sounds extreme, but . . .
Hope this helps. Powell
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