Making Certain Divorce Orders Are Followed
The hope is that, once a divorce is finalized, the dispute has been resolved and that there will be no more fighting. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. All too often, new disputes arise over allegations of child custody and visitation agreements not being followed, child support payments not being made on time, property not being turned over according to the orders and other issues.
The attorneys at the law firm of Palmer & Manuel are committed to resolving these disputes. Properly written divorce orders are generally binding and disobedience may result in a contempt or court action, including incarceration. They can be enforced and we know how to see that they are. We have decades of experience providing spousal maintenance and alimony, child custody and visitation, property division and child support enforcement services to people in Dallas and throughout Texas.
Enforcement of Divorce Orders
Child support enforcement is frequently necessary. Sometimes, there is a deliberate refusal of a parent to make payments. However, there are circumstances in which job loss or some other financial issue has caused the parent to get behind. Our lawyers are committed to reaching a fair resolution.
Enforcement of spousal maintenance and alimony becomes necessary in situations similar to child support enforcement.
Child custody and visitation enforcement may be required if one parent is denying access to the child. In these cases, options may be available not only to resolve the dispute but, if necessary, to make arrangements to compensate for time that has been lost.
Contempt of Court
A charge of contempt of court can be made in certain situations in which one party is refusing to follow divorce orders. This charge can have serious repercussions, including fines, attorney's fees and incarceration.
Our lawyers know how to determine when pursuing a contempt of court action is necessary, whether for child support enforcement or any other enforcement issue. We also know how to defend people facing contempt charges.
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