Q: Visitation is agreed upon with mediation. Im the primary but spouse blocks me from calling my child when he has him.
Not divorce yet but have an agreement settled in mediation. But just found out it doesn't take effect until judge sign off. Spouse also signed over the car saying he will keep up insurance on it and pay the car note but the car will be repossessed soon. What can I do??
A: If the order is not yet signed, a telephone contact clause should be added to the order to address contact with the minor child while with each parent. If there is a delay in getting the order signed by the judge because one party is delaying or now refusing to submit the mediated settlement agreement, you may also be able to file a motion to enforce the settlement agreement to enforce the terms previously agreed upon in mediation.
A: Set the matter for a final hearing. While you cannot necessarily hold him in contempt for violations of the agreement, you can bring it up and see if the judge will admonish him. Once you get an order, he can be held in contempt for violating the order.
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