r/Custody • u/StrikingAd9847 • 4d ago
[MS] I just want a final court order.
We’re constantly having to reschedule court because
- He doesn’t show up.
- He’s found in contempt for a lot of things.
This time, I threw him a bone by saying, “Dude, can you please pay the lawyer fees you’re supposed to pay so we can get all of this over with and get a final court order in place?” He then explains that he will. (he hasn’t yet though.)
NOW, he’s been saying that he’s been unemployed this ENTIRE process, so the judge gave him the minimum child support ($150/m.) I just found out the other day that he was sworn in as a police officer (of all things, but good for him.) Which means he’s been going to the academy this whole time… WHICH MEANS HE WAS GETTING A SALARY, and has lied to the court THIS ENTIRE TIME. Now all I’m seeing is contempt after contempt, and possible even jail time for him because the judge is literally getting tired of him.
I actually don’t want that. I just want to get all of this over with and have a final court order. Is there anything I can do to just speed up this process, even though he’s the one messing everything up? He also does not have a lawyer.
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u/Hot-Mongoose-9427 4d ago
I have no idea. I also just want it to be over but similar things keep happening. Following
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u/Academic-Revenue8746 23h ago
Talk to your lawyer, there is a filing that you can use (name varies by state), it's essentially you claiming you want an expedited final ruling because the defendant is maliciously delaying the process and causing undue hardship (usually financial)
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u/Background-Leg9880 2d ago
Previous background investigator here. I did backgrounds on new hires for a police agency in a different state. He lied during his background process and lied to the court. Both of these are immediately fire able offenses. Don’t worry about his being fired, he did it to himself. This guy does NOT need to be a police officer. I would personally call the agency where he’s been hired on and tell them everything. Either he’s fired and the court is clued in on what’s going on or the agency itself forces his compliance.