Austin Enforcing Visitation Agreement Lawyers
Child custody works in the same manner as any other court order with regards to enforcement. Parents may believe that, due to the sensitive nature of the order, there are special exemptions made for certain circumstances. However, unless these are explicitly stated in the custody or visitation agreement itself, this is not the case. When the court orders specific timeframes for visitation rights, these parameters must be met, or the other parent has the right to petition the court for recourse.
If you are having problems with the enforcement of your child custody agreements with an ex-spouse, contact the Austin enforcing visitation agreement lawyers of Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP at 512-472-2431 today.
Enforcement Options
Breaking a court ordered visitation agreement can have several potential outcomes. First, a parent may sue for civil damages, which often penalize a person financially or limit their ability to see their children. Additionally, criminal charges can also become available if an offending parent repeatedly violates a visitation agreement. The following are examples of some of the more serious penalties that can come from breaking a visitation agreement:
- Contempt of court charges
- Changing custody orders
- Filing for an injunction
- Payment of liability damages
- Criminal penalties
Different penalties will apply depending on the severity of the charges. For example, if a parent refuses to return a child to his or her legal custodian, or is holding the child against his or her will, serious charges such as wrongful imprisonment or kidnapping can be filed, which may lead to jail sentences or probationary periods as well as a loss of visitation privileges.
Contact Us
For more information regarding your rights as a parent and your legal options should your ex-spouse violate a visitation agreement, contact the Austin enforcing visitation agreement attorneys of Slater, Kennon & Pugh Ltd.LLP by calling 512-472-2431 today.