Enforcement of Court Orders and Contempt

There are a number of different court orders that may come from a divorce case. Those orders may deal with child custody and timesharing, property distribution, alimony (spousal support), and/or child support. Having a court order resolving an issue and your ex-spouse not following it can be very frustrating. Not complying with a court order may result in serious consequences including attorney fees, bank account levies, loss of driver’s license, tax return seizures or jail time.

In the event that your ex-spouse has been ordered to do a specific thing as a result of the divorce case and does not comply, Winston Law, P.A. can help you enforce your court order. The process of enforcing a court order starts with filing a motion for contempt against the other party. After a motion is filed, the judge will set an evidentiary hearing. At that hearing, the Petitioner (party bringing the contempt motion) will be required to prove that the Respondent (party accused of being in contempt) has not complied with the court order.

If you have been accused of not complying with a court order and a contempt motion is filed against you, it is very important for you to have a lawyer on your side. Winston Law, P.A. can defend you against a claim that you are in violation of a court order by cross examining the other party’s claims and offering evidence to the court.

If you or a loved one need a skilled and experienced attorney or are interested in more information, contact Winston Law, P.A. at susan@winstonlawpa.com or (561) 670-9375.