Vague Visitation Order Clarification

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If a visitation order is vague and the father is compliant, consider filing a motion to enforce the order in Maryland. Document compliance and seek legal advice. Mediation may help resolve disputes. The mother may not have legal grounds to withhold visitation if the father meets the orders conditions.

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Father is compliant, completed rehab, on anti alcohol meds, under doctored care submitting drug alcohol tests and seeing a therapist for 4 months. Mother has withheld all visitation and not resumed it. Here’s the vague order, this is it there are no other details
In Virginia, if a visitation order is vague, the following steps might help clarify the situation:
- Review the order carefully for any implicit conditions or terms.
- Consult with a family law attorney for interpretation.
- Consider filing a motion for clarification in court.
- Document compliance and efforts to maintain visitation.
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ORDERED, that the Children shall be in the sole physical custody of Mother.  The children shall have visitation with Father once he has successfully completed a drug rehabilitation program.  Visitation shall be by the agreement of the parties, it being the parties’ hope and expectation that Father will have visitation with the children on Wednesdays from approximately *:* – *:* p.m. and alternating weekends from Friday at *:* p.m. until Sunday at *:* p.m.  Any agreement pertaining to the visitation shall include an agreement related to the transportation of the Children.  Father shall abstain from the use of all drugs and alcohol, and shall until further Court Order remain in drug treatment.  Father shall have at least one drug test per month andshall provide to Mother the actual test results of each monthly drug test.
It seems like Father has complied with the order's requirements for visitation. If Mother is withholding visitation despite compliance, you might consider filing a motion to enforce the visitation order in court. It could help clarify and enforce the terms. Would you like assistance on how to proceed with such a motion?
Father shall undergo up to one additional random urine drug test per month at the request of Mother and within twenty-four (*) hours of the request, and shall provide to Mother the actual results of the additional monthly drug test, if any.  If Father shall fail to:  (*) abstain from the use of all drugs and alcohol; (*) have at least one drug test per month and provide Mother with the actual results of that drug test; and/or (*) undergo up to one additional random urine drug test per month if Mother so requests, and provide to Mother the actual results of the additional monthly drug test, then Mother shall have the option to modify Father’s visitation with the Children in accordance with what is in the Children’s best interests.  Father and Mother shall share time with the Children on holidays and breaks from school as they mutually agree
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It seems like there may be a strong basis for enforcing the visitation order due to Father's compliance. Consider these actions:
- Document all compliance and communication efforts.
- File a motion to enforce visitation in court.
- Consider mediation to resolve disputes.
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Maryland
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It seems there's a strong case for enforcing the visitation order as Father appears to be compliant with the conditions. You might consider:
- Documenting all compliance and communications.
- Filing a motion to enforce visitation in Maryland.
- Seeking mediation to resolve disputes.
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Mother is claiming she can do supervised visits or a step up plan for visitation. She’s imposing conditions that aren’t in the order correct?
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It sounds like the mother might be imposing conditions not included in the order. Since the order specifies visitation by agreement, but the father is compliant, you might consider filing a motion to enforce the existing order without additional conditions. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
Does she have legal basis to keep the kids away
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It appears the mother might not have legal grounds to withhold visitation, given the father's compliance. You may want to file a motion to enforce the existing visitation order in court.
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