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What is the name of your state? Indiana
Does my 14 year old have to stay with her father?
Thanks
Missy
Does my 14 year old have to stay with her father?
Thanks
Missy
A verbal agreement does not overwrite the court order. Dad may agree verbally, then file a motion for contempt.wymom said:After spending all afternoon talking to attorneys from 2 different states (Wyoming & South Dakota), if you ALL can agree on your daughter not going to Dad's for Christmas, then it's fine. But you ALL have to agree on it. I'm going thru the same battle with my 11 yr old daughter not wanting to go.
I talked to attorneys today and all said she does not have to go if my ex and I agree on it. First off, it was between him & my daughter and they made the plans. Then I figured I'd better get an opinion from an attorney to make sure it's ok. They said I don't have to go to court but if we all agree on her staying, then it's fine. But if all don't agree, then she's forced to go.
Then I talked to my ex to make sure there was an agreement between him & my daughter. He doesn't agree on letting her staying but he's allowing it and hoping she'll open her eyes to her missing out on seeing him.
What part of "a verbal or written agreement cannot override a court order" don't you understand? It means nothing! She is obligated under a COURT ORDER to have the child ready at the COURT ORDERED TIME AND DATE.casa said:In order to be safe- You both need to put the agreement in writing, then both sign and date it, then file a copy in your court file.
DO NOT just 'trust' that a verbal agreement will suffice.
VeronicaGia said:What part of "a verbal or written agreement cannot override a court order" don't you understand? It means nothing! She is obligated under a COURT ORDER to have the child ready at the COURT ORDERED TIME AND DATE.
Maybe we should start letting murderers and rapists decide whether or not they feel like following their court orders! After all, they could get a written agreement on the side.
'Cause it hasn't been posted. I think people are confusing wymom's response with OP's.nextwife said:I never saw where dad was in agreement with this.
oooops Exactly what I had done Stealth- confused the OP with wymom's. (OK, I've braced myself for the throwing of tomatoes! )stealth2 said:'Cause it hasn't been posted. I think people are confusing wymom's response with OP's.