Q: My 15yr old daughter refuses to visit. I have been told through ex wife if i try to make her I could be arrested, true?
Been divorced since child was 3. Are not up to date with cs payments. There is no reason for not wanting to visit just "doesn't want to". Exwife said will not force her to. There are other children from new marriages involved. Aged 8 to 4
A: Generally, courts look to the custodial parent to encourage visitation. They also look at the influence the custodial parent has to interfere with visitation. The mother cannot simply withhold visitation because you are behind on child support. At the same time, if you file for contempt for failing to make the child available for visitation, she can file for contempt for your failure to pay child support.
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