Wednesday, January 25, 2012

My Ex isn't paying child support. Can I refuse his visitation time?

It is an all too common issue that arises in custody cases.  One parent is not paying his or her portion of the expenses or child support so the other parent simply refuses visitation to that parent.  This is in no way allowed under our laws.  Simply failing to be timely on child support is not grounds for a parent to refuse visitation with the child. Only the Judge in your case can modify the custody orders.  Failing to follow the court's order simply because the other parent is not current can land you in trouble with the court and is not in the child's best interest.  There are other appropriate remedies that your attorney can advise you of if your Ex is not paying his or her support obligations.

If you are looking for knowledgble custody attorneys in Sevier, Blount, Jefferson, Cocke or Knox Counties, then let the Law Offices of Andrew E. Farmer fight for you and your child's rights.

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