Enforcement of Court Orders

People violate family court orders often and without hesitation, perhaps because they feel that they are not committing a crime. Please make no mistake, to violate a court order is to violate the law and is deserving of legal action. If you are having trouble with an ex-spouse or the parent of your child violating a court order, the Stockton family lawyer can help.

Most clients need help enforcing the orders for spousal support payments and child support payments, but the Stockton family law firm can also help with other matters such as receiving court ordered property or assistance with orders to pay debts. In these types of cases, a judge can transfer titles of ownership with or without the cooperation of the other party.

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The first step in enforcing a court order is to file a motion with the family courts to hold the violating party in contempt of court. Depending on the situation, the party in violation may be arrested or just notified of the date of their hearing. At the hearing, the Stockton family lawyer will present evidence of the opposing party’s violation and the judge will rule accordingly. In the cases of child support violations, the judge could decided to garnish their paycheck, suspend their driver’s license, or put them in jail for more extreme cases.

If you have questions or need assistance in enforcing the rulings of your divorce or custody order, contact the law office of the Stockton family lawyer to discuss your case today.