Enforcement of Orders
While it would be ideal that everyone would obey the orders of the court, this is often not the case. In family law, we often find that opposing parties are resistant to following through with the court’s orders regarding child support, visitation, custody terms, and various other decisions ordered by the court.
At Fair Cadora, we understand how frustrating a violation of court orders can be and are here to help. Our attorneys have over 40 years of experience in family law and are not afraid to go the distance for our clients to enforce their rights.
What Happens If You Violate a Court Order?
Enforcing the orders made by the court is crucial to ensuring your rights are protected. Enforcement can range from wage garnishments, levies, liens, forced sales of property to judicial determinations and contempt. In the event that a contempt action is filed, the penalties can range from fines to jail time and can have long term consequences. If a party decides to ignore a court order, a contempt action might be required to remedy the situation.
You can be held in contempt if you:
- Refuse to pay court-ordered support
- Ignore child custody or visitation orders
- Violate a condition in your final divorce decree or other order
Here at Fair Cadora, we understand that personal circumstances can change at any given moment. Rather than filing a contempt action immediately, which is a costly, complex, and time-consuming process, we believe it is sometimes more effective to try and remedy the situation in other ways to save you time and money. Our lawyers are here to empower you with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions regarding your specific case.