Holding Spouses Responsible in Civil and Criminal Court
A divorce decree has been signed, sealed and delivered. However, that does not mean that both parties will abide by it. Attorneys Jeffrey L. Levy and Mary B. Langford in Nashville, Tennessee, aggressively represent their clients in enforcement hearings and hold spouses accountable.
Ensure that your spouse abides by a divorce decree down to the last detail. Modifications can only happen with a court order. Contact us at (615) 866-0235 to let us advocate for you in an enforcement hearing.
Enforcement of Child Custody Agreements
Child custody is a major issue where enforcement is a necessary tool. One parent refuses to make a child available to the other when the agreement states otherwise. Sadly, that puts the child in the middle before we even enter the courtroom. Forcing one parent to abide by a simple agreement related to his or her children is a sad but necessary fact of life.
Enforcement of Child Support Agreements
One parent falling behind or refusing to pay the money he or she owes in child support can also lead to an enforcement hearing. Attorneys Jeffrey L. Levy and Mary B. Langford understand that financial situations can change, but we will work to hold a parent responsible for the money he or she owes.
Contempt Charges Can Lead to Jail Time
Not abiding by any agreement related to support, custody or the simple payment of medical bills carries severe penalties. It can result in civil and criminal contempt charges and that could mean a trip to jail for the ex-spouse not living up to his or her obligations as a parent.
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For more information, or to schedule an appointment with an experienced lawyer regarding post-decree enforcement and modifications, please contact us.
