Enforcement of Court Orders

A divorce involves many court orders. Orders of alimony, child support, and visitation schedules are among the most important. Both spouses are expected to uphold their ends of any court order given. If your spouse refuses to comply, contact an Oklahoma City family lawyer immediately: you could have grounds to file for enforcement of court orders.

There might actually be a good reason for failing to comply with a court order. Unexpected financial setbacks like a lost job or a sudden illness can make it impossible to keep up with alimony or child support payments, and an erratic work schedule can turn visitation into a guessing game. Other times, however, a spiteful spouse may withhold payments or visitation rights just to hurt you.

Our Oklahoma City Family Lawyer Can Assist You

It is up to both spouses to honor a court order. Otherwise, court order enforcement may be appropriate. If a change of circumstances is responsible for the negligence, a modification of court orders can be worked out. Otherwise, the court can compel a noncompliant spouse to pay alimony or support and extra penalties by garnishing wages and tax returns.

At our firm, our Oklahoma City family lawyers have successfully represented clients on both sides of court order cases in Oklahoma City and surrounding counties. Whether you are fighting to enforce a court order or defending yourself against one, we will research your circumstances and build a strong case in your defense. If court orders are a problem in your divorce, contact us today to schedule a free consultation with a top Oklahoma City family lawyer and see if an enforcement of court orders is right for you.