Child Custody Dispute Resolution

Summary

In Arkansas, if a parent is keeping a child away from the other parent without a valid reason, it may be considered parental alienation. You can file a motion to enforce or modify the custody order if the temporary custody order is being violated. Courts may also encourage mediation to resolve disputes. If circumstances have changed, requesting a modification of the custody order is an option. Consider consulting with a family law attorney for personalized advice.

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My boyfriend and my daughter's dad had an fight and now he's keeping our child away from me because of it.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To provide you with the best information, could you please let me know which state you are located in? This will help me give you more specific legal guidance.
Arkansas
In Arkansas, you may consider the following steps:
- Custody Order: If there is no existing custody order, you can petition the court for one.
- Emergency Custody: In urgent situations, you can request emergency temporary custody.
- Mediation: Courts often encourage mediation to resolve disputes.
Would you like information on how to file a custody petition?
We are already under a temporary
It seems you are already under a temporary custody order. You may want to consider the following options:
- Enforcement of Order: If the temporary custody order is being violated, you can file a motion to enforce the custody order.
- Modification: If circumstances have changed, you can request a modification of the custody order.
Would you like more details on how to enforce or modify the custody order?
Will this be considered a form oa alienation
Parental alienation can be a complex issue. In Arkansas, if one parent is deliberately keeping a child away from the other parent without a valid reason, it could be considered parental alienation. You may need to file a motion to enforce or modify the custody order due to this behavior.
Would you like more details on how to proceed with enforcing or modifying the custody order?