Enforcement Of Orders

Is Your Ex Refusing To Follow Through On A Court Order?

Divorce, separation, and co-parenting can be exhausting. Even when all parties are cooperating to the best of their abilities, for many families in Texas, cooperation may feel like a distant dream, making court orders a necessary reality.

But what happens when an ex refuses to obey the instructions and orders imposed on them by a judge?

If you are dealing with an individual who is refusing to pay child support, denying you the right to see your child during court-ordered visitation times, or consistently failing to follow through on any other court order, you may need to go back to court to get the original order enforced.

Why Choose The Granger Law Firm To Get Your Order Enforced

Here at the Granger Law Firm, we provide dignified family law representation, which includes ensuring that the orders imposed by the court are fully and correctly enforced. We are prepared to help:

• Walk you through the enforcement process.
• Review your motion to ensure it is valid.
• Help you gather the evidence required to obtain enforcement measures.
• Handle legal communication between you, the court, and/or your ex as needed.
• Work with you to prepare for any necessary hearing.
• Ensure your ex is properly notified so they will appear in court (or be held accountable).
• Represent you in front of a judge, if required.

First and foremost, we will ensure you understand the enforcement process – especially when it involves your financial stability or your relationship with your child.

What Family Law Orders Can Be Enforced In Texas?

A motion for enforcement of orders can be brought in almost any situation where someone has been ordered by a court to do something and is refusing to obey. The most common issues that arise in these cases usually involve one or more of the following:

• Child Support or Spousal Support Orders: When payments are consistently failing to come through, an enforcement order might allow for wage garnishment or other mechanisms to secure those funds you need.
• Custody and Visitation Orders: When you are regularly or systematically being denied the right to see your child by their other parent during the times a court has ordered that they must, enforcement can help you get access or even reverse custody decisions.
• Protective Orders: If someone has been ordered to stay away from you or limit communication under a protective order, but is doing so anyway, enforcement may be the only way to keep them away or get them locked up so you can truly be safe.

If you find yourself facing an uncooperative ex who is refusing to obey a court order, enforcement may be a viable option to pursue. Likewise, if you are unsure whether someone’s behavior constitutes grounds for enforcement or whether enforcement can make a meaningful and positive difference in your case, you should contact an experienced enforcement lawyer to bring clarity to the situation.

What Does A Successful Motion For Enforcement Achieve?

If your ex is already refusing to cooperate and disobeying a court order, you might be wondering why going back to court will make a difference. You might even feel like the court has been unfair to you in the past, or part of a community that has traditionally been marginalized or oppressed by the judicial system.

Nevertheless, enforcement is often the only real legal option available, and it can be extremely potent and impactful. In some cases, the target might not have realised the severity of their actions, and an enforcement order will be the reality check that gets them to act. In rarer and more dramatic cases, enforcement remedies can range from direct financial compensation to custody awards or even jail time for the uncooperative respondent.

Get A Texas Court Order Enforced: Call The Granger Law Firm

The months and years following a divorce or custody battle are supposed to be an improvement from what you endured before, but sometimes, things can feel even worse. Court orders are meant to keep you safe, protect your relationship with your children, or ensure your financial stability – but when they are ignored or undermined, you need to act.

In Buda, Austin, the attorneys of the Granger Law Firm will gladly help you file a motion for enforcement to protect your rights and family. Call (512) 800-7394 to set up a free consultation to discuss your situation and options with a member of our team.