A Third Party Refused to Return Child to the Child’s Mother, the Sole Custodian. So Mother Called Law Enforcement Seeking Assistance. But They Refused to Get Involved Saying It’s a Civil Matter. Is That True?

I can't speak to what the law is in all jurisdictions, but I can speak to what the law is in Utah on this subject based upon my experience and…

To whom do you turn to when the police won’t protect you from your ex?

Post author:Divorce Utah
Post published:January 2, 2020
Post category:Abuse Domestic Violence Protective Orders Restraining Orders

I am a domestic relations attorney. With this in mind, and if you are convinced that you don’t have enough evidence to obtain a restraining order, my answer to your…

Why don’t the police help more with custody and parent-time enforcement?

Post author:Divorce Utah
Post published:December 6, 2019
Post category:Child Care/Surrogate Care Child Custody Custodial Interference Parent Time Utah Law Visitation

In some jurisdictions, interference with or noncompliance with child custody orders issued by a court are not enforceable by police officers or sheriff’s deputies because there is no statute or statutes…

A Third Party Refused to Return Child to the Child’s Mother, the Sole Custodian. So Mother Called Law Enforcement Seeking Assistance. But They Refused to Get Involved Saying It’s a Civil Matter. Is That True?

To whom do you turn to when the police won’t protect you from your ex?

Why don’t the police help more with custody and parent-time enforcement?

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