Q: ex didn't follow orders for 4 years. took to court for enforcement, judge said I abandoned kids, and pay $1000 gal fee
She took the kids and I didn't know where they were for the first 6 months. Then, after the court order, I was granted supervised visitation only, because I was on probation. The supervisor my ex listed on the order, whom she didn't even ask beforehand, was my sister. Not wanting to get in the middle, my sister wouldn't supervise my visits. To hire a state supervisor, is around $50/hr. I was granted 8 hours every other Saturday, equaling $800/month on top of the 50% in child support. I filed to have the order changed and was denied. I filed for enforcement of the order and when I walked into court, the judge told me that since I had abandoned my kids for the last 4 years, a gal was again appointed, and before she would start on the case, I would have to pay her $1000. I completed probation 2 years ago now, and have been trying to see my kids since the day she took them and left. I don't know where to go from here
A: There would need to be more information provided to respond to this question, primarily for which reason were you on probation. What were the charges. Also, were you incarcerated for a period? You should consult with an experienced family law attorney to determine your rights and strategy.
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