Mother & Daughter Legal Team
Denying Visitation
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Denying Visitation in Child Custody Disputes
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There is nothing worse than being denied access to your child, particularly when the court has already allowed you this privilege in a custody order. The denial of visitation rights is illegal and the transgressing parent should be held accountable for their behavior. Are you the victim of denied visitation rights? Colleen and Patricia Barberiscan fight for what you deserve. Our Torrance child custody lawyers share 70 years of experience and deliver aggressive litigation when it is most necessary.
Are you being denied your right to visit your child? Contact our office today for help!
What Can I Do if I Was Denied Visitation?
In most cases of denied visitation, the custodial parent chooses to prevent the non-custodial parent from seeing the child as detailed in the custody arrangement. This can occur for any number of reasons but all are illegal if the court has not approved the behavior.
All of the following may be necessary in order to enforce your visitation rights:
Document the violation – when and where did it occur?
Contact the police – file a police report to record the violation
Contact the district attorney – they may be able to prevent the violation from reoccurring
File a motion – this is critical if you are continually being denied visitation
File for contempt – a judicial proceeding relevant when someone violates a court order
Consequences for the custodial parent are based on the specific circumstances, but often include fines and revoked custody in serious situations. The court is often quick to modify the custody arrangement in favor of the noncustodial parent when visitation denial occurs.
Any form of denied visitation is unacceptable and should be treated as such. We are prepared to execute the swift action you need, coupled with strategic tactics that increase your chances of success.
I couldn't have chosen a better law team to represent my family and me. Everyone in the office treats us with love and care, ensuring that I understand everything that is happening. You are a wonderful, loyal person, and you are also an excellent, caring, and highly professional lawyer. Words cannot express how grateful I am for all you have done. I did not want the day to pass without thanking you again for your work today.
Mikki D.
“I thank them for their excellence”
Pat, Colleen, and the team helped me through a very difficult custody issue many years ago, so I called them again when I needed to divorce. I thank them for their excellence, efficiency, and a successful settlement!
Shireen C.
“Colleen was by my side”
Divorce can be very difficult, expensive and stressful. You need someone to talk to that could lead you in the right direction when you’re ready. Colleen was the right person to do that. She and Pat Barberis are the team that made me feel protected when I was the most vulnerable early in the divorce process. They were patient with me and Colleen was by my side in court when I really needed in person representation before the court.
C.D.
“I would strongly recommend Pat”
Pat helped me with my divorce, which was a difficult time for me. She was fantastic, helping me through the whole process. She worked very hard to ensure it was as positive an outcome for me as possible.
When I turned to her for some legal advice just recently, several years after my divorce, I was able to set up a consultation with her that same day. She worked through the situation with me, understanding it and providing me with options that could be pursued, and giving me very solid advice. I would never hesitate to engage her again if the need arose. I would strongly recommend Pat for any family law needs you might have.
Joseph R.
“Pat Barberis is fabulous!”
Pat helped me with my divorce previously, which was a very difficult time for me. She was fantastic, helping me through the whole process. She worked very hard to ensure it was as positive an outcome for me as possible. When I turned to her for some legal advice just recently, several years after my divorce, I was able to set up a consultation with her that same day. She worked through the situation with me, understanding the it and providing me with options that could be pursued, and giving me very solid advice. I would never hesitate to engage her again if the need arose. I would strongly recommend Pat for any family law needs you might have.
Joe
“Thank you so much”
Pat did a phenomenal job throughout my high conflict divorce. She will communicate all your options to you, she will advocate for you and fight for you, and she is so knowledgeable--her amount of expertise will put your mind at ease. She would be so prompt with all communications that if I ever had a question she would even respond to me after hours or on the weekends if needed (which I was super impressed with and it was much appreciated). Her team (which includes Colleen Barberis) and all of the office staff were incredible throughout the divorce and I will be forever grateful to them for getting me to the finish line with this divorce. I walked away with an incredible settlement and had a great outcome because of all their hard work. Thank you so much Pat, Colleen, and office staff!!
Liz L
“I would recommend them to everyone.”
Patricia and Colleen and their helpful office staff were a full service team who helped support me and get me through my family court battles. They were quick to respond and helpful. I would recommend them to everyone.
Sarah T.
“They are wonderful people and are extremely knowledgeable.”
I have had the best representation and experience with the law team of Patricia Barberis. I have had the pleasure of using them twice. They do a great job. Patricia Colleen and everyone in the office is super helpful and very talented in what they do. Their understanding of family law is amazing. Patricia and her team were very kind and patient with me in difficult times and circumstances. The last one was during the Pandemic late last year and they did an A+ job. Patricia’s guidance was super helpful and her paralegal Nancy did a fantastic job too. I highly recommend Patricia Barberis Law Firm for all family law matters. They are wonderful people and are extremely knowledgeable.
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