Enforcement of Court Orders and Contempt

There are a number of different court orders that may come from a divorce case. Those orders might deal with property distribution, child custody and timesharing, alimony, and/or child support. It is extremely frustrating to have a court order settling an issue and your ex-spouse does not honor it. Not honoring a court order can result in serious ramifications including lawyer fees, loss of driver’s license, bank account levies, tax return seizures or jail time.

In the case that your ex-spouse has been ordered to do a specific thing as a result of the divorce case and does not honor it, Winston Law, P.A. can help you enforce your court order. The process of enforcing a court order begins with filing a motion for contempt against the other party. The judge will set an evidentiary hearing after the motion is filed. 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 followed the court order.

If you have been accused of not honoring a court order and a contempt motion is filed against you, it is essential to have an attorney 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 lawyer or are interested in more information, contact Winston Law, P.A. at susan@winstonlawpa.com or (561) 670-9375.