Child Custody Orders, Violations & When Not to Follow It
Not Having a Child Custody Order in Place Can Create Instability
I’d be nice if parents could work it out without a child custody order. But for the most part, they probably were not able to keep the marriage together for that very reason.
In most cases, not having a child custody order creates instability and rewards the parent that uses the child as a tool to get what they want. To avoid that, it’s best to go to court and get a child custody order in place. The child custody order is very detailed, states who gets the child and when, for how long, and how to handle birthdays and the holidays.
What Happens When a Parent Violates a Child Custody Order
And when a parent doesn’t follow the child custody order, that’s a violation of the order and that parent is in contempt. The court can make that parent pay court costs and attorney fees to deter that parent from violating the child custody order in the future. In some cases, the violation of a child custody order could subject that parent to criminal prosecution.
Parents Can Agree Not to Follow the Child Custody Order
Having a child custody order doesn’t mean that the parents can’t deviate from it when necessary as long as both agree. If the parents agree, they can do whatever they want outside the order. But that’s only if they agree.
When it’s Necessary to Violate a Child Custody Order
And in some cases, it may be necessary to violate a child custody order when the child’s welfare is threatened. Of course, the parent that violates a child custody order for that reason must prove it to the court or that parent may be in contempt. A parent with bad intent can’t violate the custody order for other reasons and claim it was done for the child’s welfare. The court won’t go for that.
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