Helping Clients With Court Order Enforcement in California
If you need to have a support order enforced or if you are facing a contempt action, you need skilled and knowledgeable legal counsel. You want an attorney who can guide you through the process, protect your rights and defend your interests.
At the Law Offices of David P. Schwarz, we are experienced at handling enforcements and contempt actions. Our lawyers help clients on either side of an enforcement action. Whether you need help enforcing a child support, visitation or a spousal support order, or you need strong defense from contempt charges, we can help you. Our California attorneys provide our clients with diligent and effective family law services.
Get the support and defense you need. Contact an Orange County child support enforcement lawyer online, call us at 714-361-9875 or call us toll free at 877-387-7112 to discuss your legal matter.
Getting a Contempt Order
Filing a contempt action does not mean you will get the money you are owed or that you can modify your existing order. Instead, a contempt action is similar to a criminal proceeding. The judge can issue a contempt order, which could result in jail time, community service or CalTrans for the person who is not paying support.
We will fight to hold your ex-spouse or former partner accountable for withholding support. He or she can receive five days in jail for each instance of nonpayment. Often, the fear of jail time will prompt him or her to begin paying the support you are entitled to.
Working With the Department of Child Support Services
We also work with the Department of Child Support Services to enforce child support orders. This department can file an action to garnish wages and taxes for nonpayment. Our attorneys will explore every legal option to enforce your child support order.
Defending Clients From Contempt Orders
At the Law Offices of David P. Schwarz, we defend clients facing contempt actions for failure to pay child support or spousal support. In order to effectively defend clients from these actions, we must show that there was a substantial inability to pay the support. This must be shown for every instance of nonpayment.
We will work to keep you out of jail. First-time offenders are often given probation. Our attorneys will also pursue community service or CalTrans in lieu of jail. You have a right to a defense and we can help you.
Contact a Santa Ana Contempt of Court Lawyer
We are dedicated to providing our clients zealous advocacy and compassionate legal counsel. Contact our California attorneys to discuss your case in a free initial consultation.
