Q: Does a temporary custody order take long to obtain? What if he still won't let me bring her home or see her ?
A: You'll get a hearing date as soon as one is available in the courtroom where the case is assigned. If he does not comply with the custody order, then he can be cited for contempt. His failure to comply with a custody order can also be used as grounds to modify the order, i.e. to reduce the amount of custodial time he was awarded because he has shown an inability to comply.
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A: Temporary custody orders don't take long to obtain in general. Orders can generally be made within a month or two, which is pretty quick in the court's eyes. If he fails to comply with court orders, he could jeopardize his custody time and find himself in jail for contempt of court. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis.
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A: You can file for such an order, and the timing will depend on the facts presented. Violation of a court order is contempt, which is a misdemeanor. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AEesq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
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