Visitation

My spouse is using drugs and I want to get a divorce. Will this affect my spouse’s ability to visit the children?

If you suspect that your spouse is using drugs, one of the first things you will want to file with the court would be a "Motion for Drug Screen".  If your spouse tests positive for drugs, a court can do several different things. read more »

What happens if my child doesn't want to visit the other parent?

You are obligated to surrender your child to the non custodial parentThe parent that retains physical custody of the child. according to the visitation schedule that was ordered by the court.  If you refuse to do so, you could be held in contempt of court, fined and even sentenced to jail time.  Children are not allowed to "choose" which parent they visit with and when.  However, if you feel that the visitation schedule isn't appropriate, you have the right to go back to court and request that it be reviewed and possibly amended.

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