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About Dan Bachert
Expertise
I can respond to questions pertaining to Florida Family Law within the specific areas of Divorce, Child Custody, Child Timesharing, Alimony and Child Support Enforcement/Modification, Equitable distribution, and Inter Family Adoptions.
Experience
Actively practicing Family law in the Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties for the past eleven years.
Organizations
Florida Bar, Family Law Section of Florida Bar, Palm Beach County Bar Association, BNI
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Florida Atlantic University; Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas School of Law
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You are here: Experts > Parenting/Family > Step-Parenting > Family Law (Divorce, Family Relations) > Motion for Civil Contempt
Expert: Dan Bachert - 11/2/2009
Question
I was just served with the above, stating that I have not allowed my ex-to see or talk to our daughter, as per our custody agreement. What is the next step? He hasn't made any attempt to see her in months and now all of a sudden wants to take her. He doesn't have a stable environment for her. What do I need to do to protect myself?
Answer
Hi Jennifer, you are not required to file any response to a Motion. Your ex must now schedule the motion to be heard and notify you of the hearing date. At the hearing he must prove that you have purposely, without due cause prevented him from having contact with the child. If he is successful the court may order you to pay his fees and costs incurred in bringing and prosecuting the motion, order make up time sharing to occur when you would normally have the child with you and further order that if you fail to comply that the child be placed into the care of your ex.
I hope this information was helpful to you, if it was, please do me the courtesy of rating it. Please be aware and advised that this public forum is designed to provide only general information, to give you a basis of legal knowledge. This public forum does not give you attorney-client privilege. You and I have not entered into an attorney-client relationship. I am not responsible for your legal rights and this answer is based solely on the information you have provided in your question and as always, I would advise that you arrange for an in person consultation with an attorney from my firm or another Family Law attorney familiar with Florida Family Law who can analyze the specific facts and circumstances of your case more closely to better advise you.
Sincerely,
Daniel Bachert, Esq.
The Bachert Law Firm, P.A.
330 Clematis Street, Suite 222
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
(561) 653-3951
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