Q: Can I be held in contempt of court if the children refuse their Dad's visitation, even if I take them as ordered?
The children are 15 and and 12 and their Dad has rejected his parenting time in the past due to "work conflicts," because the kids were sick, or he doesn't want them to have their phones at his house. There is a GAL, co-parenting counseling, and active CPS report (kids' have refused due to fear of safety due to a physical incident with their Dad).
A: As long as you, yourself, are following the order, you cannot be held in contempt. If Dad decides to refuse visitation, that's his fault. Document every scheduled visitation, and whether or not it took place. If the kids are the one's refusing to visit their dad due to his prior actions, talk to the GAL, and speak to your own attorney about modifying the current visitation order.
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