Enforcement of Family Court Orders
When an ex-spouse fails to pay child support or alimony, or violates terms of the custody order, he or she can be found in contempt of court. The family law attorneys of Trabolsi & Levy can take action to force the other party to comply with their obligations under family court orders.
Our experienced lawyers file contempt petitions and develop strategies to help clients collect unpaid support or enforce the terms of custody and visitation. We also defend against contempt petitions. Based in Santa Monica, we handle enforcement and contempt actions across greater Los Angeles and Southern California.
Santa Monica Contempt of Court Attorneys
When possible, we try to resolve custody disputes and support arrears without litigation. However, when an ex-spouse is willfully withholding support or interfering with your custody rights, it may be necessary to involve the courts. We have helped clients hold the other party accountable by filing contempt of court petitions for:
- Failure to pay child support
- Failure to pay alimony
- Non-compliance with property division orders
- Interference with visitation
- Repeated violations of the parenting schedule
- Violation of protective orders
Los Angeles Child Support Enforcement Attorneys
The court has significant powers to compel compliance with court orders:
— A finding of contempt for unpaid child support or spousal support can result in an award of attorney fees and authorization for garnishment of wages. A judge can even order jail time for willful failure to pay support.
— Contempt of a custody order, such as refusing to allow scheduled visitation or failing to make the child available at the agreed time can also carry serious sanctions. The judge can order make-up visitation time and award attorney fees. For repeatedly interfering with visitation or flouting the court order, a judge can strip that parent of custody or order jail time.
Learn Your Rights and Your Options
We believe that parents need information to make good decisions and exercise their rights. We will help you explore all your child support and custody enforcement remedies.
Call us at 310-584-7714 or toll free at 888-871-6245 or contact Trabolsi & Levy online to arrange a confidential consultation.
