Contempt
Contempt
You’ve gone through the difficult part, jumped through the hurdles, and your divorce or Parenting Plan is finalized. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always mean the end of your legal journey. All too often, we work with clients whose ex-partner is uncooperative and not fulfilling their obligations as determined by the divorce or custody order.
When a party fails to comply with a part or all of a court’s order, the other party must file a motion for contempt to enforce the order. Reasons for filing a motion for contempt can include:
- Non-payment of child support;
- Violation of visitation schedules;
- Non-payment of spousal support;
- Failure to timely transfer assets ordered in a final divorce decree.
Here is the big question, what is the difference between contempt and enforcement?
Contempt of court is slightly different
A judge can hold your ex-spouse in contempt of court to force them to pay their obligations, such as child support. These funds are critical to your livelihood and the livelihood of your children, which is why they were awarded initially.
If your ex-partner is not fulfilling their obligations call Attorney Darren L. Meade today. Our firm has the experience to help you achieve the best chance for the resolution most favorable to you.
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