Contempt Lawyer in Jacksonville FL
Once a settlement agreement or a Court order is signed by the Court, its terms are enforceable by law. If a party is not complying with the terms of a Court Order, they might be in contempt or court. If you are being harmed due to someone's failure to follow a court order, you should consult with a Contempt Lawyer in Jacksonville FL.
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Filing Fees - $409 Duval County - slightly more or less in other counties
Service of Process - $30
Updated: September 2, 2011
Contempt Fact #1
The terms of a final judgment that relate to child support, alimony, and time sharing are enforceable by law.
Contempt Fact #2
If the Court finds that a party is in contempt of court, the offender can be jailed, ordered to pay a specific amount to avoid jail, and ordered to pay attorney fees and costs.
Contempt Fact #3
You are not necessarily in contempt of court if you fail to comply with a court order. Contempt is usually reserved for those who CAN comply with the order, but CHOOSE not to comply.
What can a Contempt Lawyer in Jacksonville FL do for me?
Once you have taken the time to obtain a court order (whether through mediation or a trial), you want the other party to comply with the Court Order. The failure of one party to comply with the Court Order can cause a hardship on the other party. For example, the failure of one party to pay child support on time may result in the other party incurring late fees when bills are not paid on time.
The terms of a final judgment that relate to child support, alimony, visitation (time sharing), or child custody are enforceable by law. If the Court finds that a party has intentionally failed to comply with these provisions, the party is in contempt of court and could face a jail term, attorney fees, and wage garnishment.
However, a party is not necessarily in contempt when they are involuntarily failing to comply with the court order. For example, a father who pays child support might not be in contempt if his failure to pay child support is caused by loosing a job.
Non-compliance with a court order is a serious matter and often requires the assistance of an experienced family law attorney. Please call the office or contact me via email to discuss your case further.
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