Custody question- would you hire a lawyer?

[Bernadine]

If one parent is not abiding by the custoday agreement, and the other wants to file for contempt of court.  Would you need a lawyer for that?

[pooh8402]

Absolutely

[hopecounts]

I don't recommend doing anything custody related without a lawyer.
CYA and make sure it's done right by hiring a professional.

[cc]

I am in the middle of a legal battle regarding time sharing and child support. I absolutely recommend having an attorney to help.

[CloudBee]

One should be utilized, if possible.

[hereigo]

Lord, yes.

[Saint Monica]

How bad is the non-compliance?
Do you think mediation would be helpful?

I would at least go for a consultation.

[Bernadine]

Oct 30, 2014 7:41:21 GMT -5 Saint Monica said:

How bad is the non-compliance?
Do you think mediation would be helpful?

I would at least go for a consultation.

Well, I think it's pretty bad, but I'm biased, lol.  I highly doubt she would be open to mediation.

[cc]

How old is the kid(s)?

[Bernadine]

Oct 30, 2014 7:45:19 GMT -5 cc said:

How old is the kid(s)?

6

[Saint Monica]

Go for a consultation.

[cc]

Oct 30, 2014 7:46:01 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

Oct 30, 2014 7:45:19 GMT -5 cc said:

How old is the kid(s)?

6

Definitely consult an attorney. I'm paying a boatload of money for mine, but he is worth every penny as I have no idea how to navigate this stuff. My daughter is 14 1/2, so it's a little different situation and we don't currently have a custody order. Ex is just now pushing for one after I petitioned for a modification of the child support order we've had in place since she was a baby.

[prettyinpearls]

I wouldn’t jump the gun and tell you to put a retainer down tomorrow, but definitely at least go to a consultation or two and hear what an attorney has to say. Having a professional 3rd party analyze the contempt issue will help in determining how long of a road this will be to go down.

I know a few people who have dealt with contempt and spent big bucks on an attorney, only to have a judge basically dismiss it. So, lots of $$$ for no result.