Enforcement of Prior Orders

After a divorce, the ex-spouses generally must create legal agreements for child custody, child support, alimony, and other situations. These agreements are then validated by the court, binding the members of the agreement to the contract. Thus, if someone fails to adhere to these orders, they may be subject to legal action.

If you are dealing with a partner who has failed to uphold their legal responsibilities, you may be able to take legal action against that person in order to hold him or her accountable to the court’s prior orders. To learn more about your rights, contact a tenacious Houston divorce attorney at Garg & Associates, P.C., today at 800-242-2151.

Breaking Prior Orders

Because these agreements are typically required by the court then validated by the court, breaking these orders is like violating the tasks or responsibilities assigned to you by law. However, a negligent or careless partner in the agreement may still fail in these duties to you. The following are common ways that prior orders can be violated in family law:

• Failure to comply with custody agreement

• Violation of a no-contact order

• Failure to follow a child custody schedule

• Violation of an alimony payment plan

Unfortunately, this irresponsible behavior can place you in a stressful and potentially financially unstable position.

Consequences of Violating Prior Orders

Breaking a prior order in family law may result in a criminal charge. The consequences of these charges extend far beyond the effect it may have on private agreements. People who violate their legal agreements can face heavy fines and jail time. Additionally, a judge may also decide that violations are “civil contempt.” The consequences of these violations may include the following:

• Loss of tax refund

• Levy of a car

• Driver’s license suspension

• Change in child custody and support agreements

Despite the threat of these penalties, people can still fail to meet what is expected of them, forcing you to take legal action to uphold the agreement.

Contact Us

The determined Houston enforcement of prior orders lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., can help you take action against those who are breaking prior legal orders. Contact our offices today at 800-242-2151 to speak with an attorney about your next step.