Enforcement of Settlement Agreements

Following the dissolution of a marriage, the judge will order settlement agreements for such matters as property or the separation of finances. Some clients run into trouble with their ex-spouses in resolving such agreements. The Stockton family lawyer can assist any client with settlement conflicts such as child custody, visitation, spousal support, child support, and more.

Most settlement conflicts involve the failure to make spousal support or child support payments. Typically by the time a client requires legal assistance, they have already made an honest attempt at giving their ex-spouse the chance to fulfill their obligations.

The truth is that sometimes legal action is the only method by which to force the other party to cooperate.

Our Stockton Family Attorney Provides Skilled Representation

You have the right to legally enforce your court-ordered settlement agreement. If you are having problems with a court-ordered settlement agreement, the Stockton family lawyer can file a motion to hold your ex-spouse or opposing party in contempt of civil court. A family court judge will then set a date for a hearing. This hearing is important to your case because it is the place where the Stockton family lawyer will present any evidence of your ex-spouse’s insubordination. The judge will then rule on the matter.

The consequences for violating a court order depend on the specific order being violated. If the issue is payment of child support or spousal support, the judge may decide to garnish wages from the other party’s paycheck. In other cases of such matters as property or title transfers, the judge may mandate that the property be handed over immediately.

If you are having trouble enforcing your divorce settlement agreement, contact the law office of the Stockton family lawyer to discuss your case today.