Q: violating parenting plan, fraudulently collecting child support
I have paid child support for two years and we had a court ordered parenting plan with joint custody. She has blocked all contact with me, last i knew she put my daughter with her grandparents and has my son (collecting child support for both), but refuses to contact me or let me see either child. This was two years ago and I have not seen them since nor know where they are. What do I file? What do I do? I can barely afford legal help, if any at all
A: You want to file a Motion to Enforce the Parenting Plan. This will allow a judge to review your judgment and the evidence to determine if your ex violated the parenting plan. If the judge finds that she has, he can order her to resume contact and visitation. He can also require that the children participate in reunification counseling. If your ex does not comply, you can file for contempt, or request a change of custody. Many of these forms are available at your local courthouse, and you can fill them out with or without legal assistance.
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