Sadly, some parents refuse to follow custody orders. Some parents don’t visit their children, even though they have the right to do so. The parent with physical custody can petition the court to modify the order to limit visitation until the parent follows a schedule. The courts understand that following a program is very important for the children.
The other issue is much more frightening. Sometimes, parents with visitation rights pick up their children and don’t return them. This is one of the scariest aspects of child custody cases, and it happens more than you might think. In 2017, 2,359 non-custodial parents refused to return their children.
Our lawyers will use all legal resources to get your child back into your custody. This can include filing a violation petition in Family Court and contacting the police. Your child’s safety is of our utmost concern, and we will not rest until he or she is safely back home.