The Woodlands Enforcement Lawyer

Enforcement Attorney In The Woodlands, TX

In Texas family court, achieving a court order in favor of your case is a huge win. Unfortunately, in some cases, it can only be half the battle. Family court orders can involve alimony, child custody, child support, or property division, and all those involved in the case must abide by the official court order. However, if your ex-spouse refuses or fails to comply with the terms of the order, the legal help of our The Woodlands enforcement lawyer team can prove essential.

At the Walke-Wilson Firm, our experienced family law attorneys have been serving clients in The Woodlands and the surrounding area for over 35 years. We are committed to ensuring your rights and interests are protected and upheld in court and that any order handed down by a judge is adhered to. If your ex-spouse is disregarding a court order, the sooner you contact an attorney, the quicker we can act to ensure your court order is enforced and your rights are safeguarded.

People involved in family court matters do not always comply with court orders, and legal enforcement will be your only option with which to remedy the situation. Whatever your unique situation may be, the team at the Walke-Wilson Firm is here to ensure your family court order is enforced and you are receiving what you are due.

We are skilled in these kinds of cases and are here to work efficiently and effectively to enforce your family court order in The Woodlands and the surrounding areas.

Defining Court Order Enforcements

In a family court case, the judge may order your ex-spouse to comply with certain duties and responsibilities regarding areas of contention in your divorce or separation, such as child custody, child support, property division, and alimony. When your former partner fails to follow the stipulations of these court orders, you have the right to seek legal counsel and representation in order to pursue action against your former partner by way of several legal options.

At the Walke-Wilson Firm, before we even involve a court’s assistance, we can reach out to your former spouse and their legal team and attempt to resolve the issues without having to enter into a lengthy and expensive court scenario. However, if the other party refuses to cooperate and denies any attempt to try and work the situation through, we have the experience and resources necessary to help you file an official enforcement action with the court.

The process for filing an official enforcement action will begin by filling out the necessary documents to request that the courts hold the other party accountable for violating a court decree or other judgment. In these cases, the court may be able to take the following actions:

• Hold the violating party in contempt of court.
• Enforce payment of child support or alimony from the violating party.
• Order that, in accordance with a divorce decree, property is divided or awarded.
• If your safety is in question, or the safety of your children, the courts can enforce a restraining order.
• Allow additional possession and access to a child to a party who has been denied this possession and access by their co-parent.

If you believe your former partner is in violation of any court order handed down by the family courts in The Woodlands or the surrounding areas, the Walke-Wilson Firm is here to help. We understand that these can be difficult and stressful cases and hope to do our part in mitigating your stress and ensuring the court orders in your case are followed by all parties involved.

Steps of Enforcement in Texas

Enforcing a court order in Texas can be a tricky business. You will need to file an official action that will request the courts to force the violating party to obey the original order or judgment. If this party does not comply, they may be held in contempt of court. There are several penalties that can be involved for being held in contempt of court, including sanctions, jail time, and fines.

At the Walke-Wilson Firm, we can walk you through the few steps that are required when seeking enforcement in Texas. These steps include:

• Filing an enforcement motion. Your former partner can be noncompliant with court orders in a variety of ways. They may fail to pay you the alimony that you are due or refuse to supply you and your child with the support laid out in a child support decree. They may also refuse to correctly distribute property or funds after a divorce. In any of these situations, your former partner can be held in contempt of court.

When you file your enforcement motion, you will need to include your reasoning for why you believe your former partner is not complying with the court order involved in your case. Once you have filed the motion, the courts will set a date for your official hearing with a judge, who will listen to your motion and consider any requests you might have when it comes to enforcing an original court order.

• Filing a motion for contempt. When preparing and filing a motion for contempt, the attorneys at the Walke-Wilson Firm are here to help. You will want to file this kind of motion when your former partner fails to comply with a court order regarding their responsibilities outlined in a final decree.

After this motion is filed, the judge involved has the ability to issue an “order to show cause” and call your former partner to appear in court and explain their actions and defend their position, explaining why they shouldn’t be held in contempt of court. If the judge believes that your former partner is in knowing violation of a court order, they may sentence them to certain sanctions, such as fines.

Speak With an Enforcement Lawyer Serving The Woodlands and the Surrounding Areas

When dealing with an uncooperative former partner, do not leave your case up to chance. At the Walke-Wilson Firm, our attorneys are here to help you through every step of seeking the enforcement of a court order. Contact our offices today to schedule your initial consultation with our team and to learn more about our legal services.