CONTEMPT AND ENFORCEMENT

When you made arrangements for child custody, child support, property division, and other divorce essentials, you hoped that your former spouse would hold up his or her end of the bargain. It can be disappointing and downright frustrating when this doesn't happen. This may also prompt significant risks for your child's wellbeing.

Thankfully, solutions are available. If you live in or around Brevard County, you may need to file a motion for civil contempt/enforcement. Doing so on your own is not advisable — and it's also unnecessary, as you can work with the Henderson Legal Group to ensure that the other party abides by your previous agreement.

To begin, your Florida family law attorney can review the prior agreements and court orders to determine each party’s responsibility and whether one party is in breach. Next, we can file a contempt motion seeking that the Court find the other party has willfully violated the agreement, asking the Court to enforce the agreement and seeking sanctions and remedies against the other party. Your family law lawyer should make every effort to demonstrate that an obligation to comply with a court order has not been fulfilled — and that this failure was willful.

The Henderson Legal Group can handle the process of filing a motion to enforce or a motion for contempt in Florida. Our help can ease your stress during these legal proceedings and, ultimately, produce a desirable resolution. Contact us at your earliest convenience to get started.