Defending Enforcement or Contempt Actions
Once a divorce decree is finalized by the court, it is legally binding upon parties to follow through with the order. If a spouse fails to pay child support, follow a visitation schedule or pay spousal support, he or she can be held in contempt of court for violating the divorce decree. There are severe consequences to this, including fines, attorney's fees, seizure of property and jail time.
If you have received a notice of enforcement or contempt, do not ignore it. Seek assistance from an experienced attorney who can review the notice and grounds for contempt and help argue against the allegations. Kimberly D. Levi has more than 15 years of experience in family law matters. As a Houston enforcement attorney, she strives to provide the most effective representation possible for her clients while also keeping them fully informed about the likely outcome of their case. Where other attorneys may find it impossible, Ms. Levi finds solutions.
Contact her law office in Houston, Texas, to discuss your enforcement matter and the best possible strategy for defending you against contempt charges.
Contempt of Court in Texas Family Law Matters
There are many ways you can be charged with contempt of court within the family law context. They include:
- Relocating without court approval
- Changing a child custody/visitation schedule without court approval
- Refusing to let your former spouse see your child
- Failing to pay or falling behind on child support payments
- Failing to pay spousal support
Although you may have the best intentions for your child, court approval is required for any changes to a divorce decree. Otherwise, your former spouse can seek an enforcement/contempt action against you. Ms. Levi can argue against any contempt charges you face. Affirmative defenses include lacking the ability to provide the child support owed or that the complaining spouse voluntarily relinquished actual possession of the child to you.
Schedule a Consultation With Our Galveston Contempt Lawyer
To discuss child support, child custody, visitation or spousal support enforcement matters with Galveston contempt lawyer Kimberly D. Levi, please call 888-324-6330 or fill out the contact form on this site. Ms. Levi has more than 15 years of experience assisting families in finding sustainable solutions for the family in Houston, Texas, and the surrounding area.
