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Can she call the cops if she makes an attempt to pick up child (within the custody agreement guidelines) and he refuses? Would that be kidnapping or something along those lines?
(not saying you should do that babyjulie I know its what I would though lol)

Has he ever given you a reason for whitholding your child from you?

Would you send your 6 year old - who hasn't seen the other parent in FOUR YEARS - to visit with a virtual stranger? Really? I sure as heck wouldn't. I very, very rarely suggest or advocate going against a court order but in this situation, you bet your bottom dollar I would do so.

Legally, it is not kidnapping by ANY means. It doesn't even come close to kidnapping.

Legally, if Mom actually turned up on Dad's doorstep and refused visitation he IS technically in contempt - but I find it highly unlikely that he'd get reprimanded for that given the situation.

That's why I advised Mom to file for a new visitation order. Her and kiddo need to be reintroduced to each other over a period of time. We have got to think of the child here - this isn't really about Mom or Dad. It's about the child. While kiddo has the right to both parents, after being absent most of her young life as Mom has she (kiddo) deserves some time to adjust.

With regards to why Dad is withholding the child...I'm not convinced that he actually is withholding the child. Mom doesn't appear to have done much to actually go and visit - but that's why I asked the question