Can I be held in contemp? what is the worst case scenario?

[goldenlady1]

I moved to New York to live with my son's father, things didn't work out, so I left him and resided in New York for about 1 year. I had a hard time making ends meet and had a hard time with childcare, I decided to move back home to Texas so my family could help me out. He decided to take me to court for visitation, knowing that I would not be able to leave the state until our hearing. i waited a few months until the hearing, and they set up a visitation schedule. I was told at that time that I could not leave the state, and if I wanted to move i would have to file for a hearing. I didn't not have the time nor the money to wait so I decided to leave anyway, at first he was okay with me leaving, as this was the best situation for our child. Since I have been back in Texas he has constantly threatened to report to the courts that I have moved and am denying him visitation. Since I filed for child support, the threats have become more severe. He is now threating to sue for full custody. I work for a state agency, and if a warrant is issued, I could lose my job. What can I do? What will happen if he does report the move? Will I be arrested and held in contempt? What can I do about his harrasement? What can I do to make my situation legal so that i do not have to deal with the threats? I am very worried, anyone have any advise?

 

[Duranie]

If Dad hasn't filed anything there is nothing you can do. However how is Dad going to see the child? Be prepared to provide all transpotation for visits, or give him a reduction in CS to offset his travel costs. Dad certaily has the right to dispute the move, and if he files for custody, he might get it. If you are served any court papers, you must respond. Be prepared to prove the move is in the childs best interest, not yours.