Sugar Hill, GA asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Georgia

Q: In the state of Georgia can my ex withhold visitation from me if I'm in violation of a clause in the parenting plan?

There is a temporary order with each of us having 50/. Custody with one week on one week off. He is not allowing me to see my son because I recently lost my home and I'm having to stay in a hotel. This is a 3 star extended stay hotel and very safe. The parenting plan states that he cannot be in a hotel,motel, or Extended Stay unless on vacation while with me. He has not filed a contempt charge, and is just taking it upon himself to withhold my visitation. Is this legal, and if not how do I get my visitation back? I can not afford an attorney and am doing all of this pro- se.

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Homer P Jordan IV
Homer P Jordan IV
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: It would be wise to have an attorney review the facts of the case in detail and present you with the options. If he is violating the parenting plan than he may be in contempt. If your parenting plan states no hotels except for vacation then you may be violating it. You should have an attorney review this so you can get guidance and be able to see your child.

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