# Is this contempt?

**URL:** <https://forum.rosen.com/t/is-this-contempt/7618>\
**Category:** Divorce and Separation Answers\
**Created:** [February 3, 2009, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/is-this-contempt/7618 "2009-02-03T13:15:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![plsadvise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/cab0a1/32.png) [@plsadvise](https://forum.rosen.com/u/plsadvise)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/is-this-contempt/7618/1 "2009-02-03T13:15:03Z")

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My ex and I have a custody order that outlines a very specific visitation schedule. For at least 5 years, the ex has not exercised visitation as outlined in the order. He actually exercises far less visitation than is indicated in the order.

Is he in contempt?

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**Author:** ![Erin\_Clarey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/9de0a6/32.png) [@Erin\_Clarey](https://forum.rosen.com/u/Erin_Clarey)\
**Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.rosen.com/t/is-this-contempt/7618/2 "2009-02-03T14:19:37Z")

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No, the order gives your ex the right to exercise visitation, not the obligation. He would be in contempt if he refused to return the children to you for your time.