Category Archives: Enforcement

Expedited Parenting Time Enforcement

Posted on January 11, 2009 by C. Sean Stephens

We previously blogged about contempt of court as a tool for parenting plan violations.  Contempt is a broad remedy for violations of court orders, but is has some shortcomings for enforcing parenting plan violations.  The burden of proof is higher … Continue reading →

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Divorce Myth: The Police Will Enforce My Parenting Plan

Posted on January 10, 2009 by C. Sean Stephens

One “Divorce Myth” we come across is the belief that the police or sheriff will help with parenting time and custody disputes.  We hear stories of parents who call the police if the other parent was late returning a child, only to be … Continue reading →

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Contempt Of Court for Parenting Time Violations

Posted on January 6, 2009 by C. Sean Stephens

As a family law lawyer, I am always surprised how casually some parents take a parenting plan. We hear a lot of stories about the other parent disregarding terms of the parenting plan.  We hear complaints of the other parent … Continue reading →

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