Standing Behind Divorce and Paternity Orders
Any part of a final order of divorce or paternity can be enforced, including child custody, child support, alimony and the property settlement. If the other party is failing to do what has been outlined in the court orders, action can be taken. Orders can be enforced in a variety of ways. Violators can also be subject to contempt of court charges that could lead to jail time.
At the law firm of Anne E. Raduns, PA, we can assist with contempt and enforcement efforts. Our goal is to resolve these disputes as quickly as possible so you can move forward with your life.
For a free initial consultation with family law attorney Anne E. Raduns, call us today at 352-433-4244 or contact our offices online.
Child Support: Contempt and Enforcement
By far the most common post-divorce or post-paternity problem faced by parents involves non-payment of child support. There are a number of federal and state procedures that can be used to force a person to comply with a valid child support order.
If your former spouse is not paying child support, our firm can seek wage garnishment, as well as levies against bank accounts or even retirement assets. Failure to pay child support can result in contempt charges. The judge may put the violator in jail for willfully withholding payment. Before doing so, the judge will provide the violator the opportunity to pay, since payment is the preferred outcome.
If you have been accused of not paying child support, we can assist you in defending yourself and resolving the issue.
Child Custody: Contempt and Enforcement
Disputes over child custody arrangements are another common area in which parents seek enforcement or contempt. Failing to turn over children at the assigned time or otherwise interfering with custody rights can also result in contempt of court charges. Repeated violations may lead to reopening and reworking the parenting plan to avoid such violations in the future.
If a parent relocates with children without getting a court order allowing them to do so, they also can face contempt charges.
We will take great care to resolve these issues. While we work diligently to find an out-of-court solution if possible, we will aggressively litigate on your behalf as necessary.
Contempt and Enforcement of Out of State Orders
Violations of out of state divorce and paternity orders can usually be addressed in Florida under Florida Statutes.
For example, if the parties lived in and were divorced in another state, and the former husband was ordered to pay alimony but moved here, the former wife could have the final judgment enforced here. She would have to obtain a certified copy of the final judgment and file a Petition to Register and Enforce Out of State Final Judgment locally. Once the court entered a final judgment registering the out of state final judgment as a Florida decree, the judge here could enforce the out of state final judgment as if it had been entered here. This process is complex, and we are happy to assist.
Contact Us for a Free Initial Consultation
To discuss contempt and enforcement with lawyer Anne E. Raduns, call us at 352-433-4244 or contact our offices online. Our law firm offers services to people in Ocala and throughout North Central Florida.
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