QUESTION
Would I get in trouble for not following the court order?
Asked on Aug 29th, 2016 on Family Law - Wisconsin
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We share placement (I have sole custody) and after an argument with my teen son, he left to his dad's and said needed a break. Dad doesn't help with communication or following the court order. I do not want to call the police because it will make thing worse. I am okay with my son spending a few more days at his dad's this time but if it goes longer I do not approve. I am not sure what the consequences are and who is breaking the agreement. Me for not calling the police or him for keeping my son at his place and taking advantage of the situation? What other choices do I have? Thank you very much
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I don't believe you would get in "any trouble" for not calling the police due to your son staying with your ex. The problem you have though, is that your ex at some point, may petition the court to be awarded placement of your son. The longer the time goes by, the better the chances are for him. If your son doesn't return home in the next few weeks, you will be faced with a situation on whether you file a moiton with the court to compel your ex to return the child to you, or whether it may be in your son's best interest to live with his dad, and formalize that into a stipulation and order to be filed with the court. Children act on impulses, and it wouldn't surprise me if in two weeks he is back with you anyhow. I would let him cool off for now and give your son his space. hopefully, he comes around on his own and is back home with you shortly.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2016 at 2:11 PM
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