Tag Archives: Court order

The court order is not being followed, what’s next?

When a party is not following the provisions in the Dissolution/ Divorce court order, the next step is to file documents with the court asking the court to enforce the order.  The reason this can be done is because the court still has Jurisdiction over the parties enabling the enforcement of court orders. If a…
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How Do I Ask For Child Support?

When it comes to child support, each parent is equally responsible for the financial needs of his/her child. Thus, if you desire child support from your partner, you must ask for a court order. This can be done from the court or through a local child support agency.  The cases for parents who are married…
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How to get Visitation with Your Children

If you are in the middle of a divorce and have questions regarding visitation with your child it is important to speak with a legal profession. For further information you may contact a family law attorney who can assist you with your family law matter. Visitation will be decided by a court order. The parents…
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How do I Modify a Child Support Order?

If you are looking to modify a child support order you will need to show the court that their is a change in circumstance rendering you unable to pay support previously ordered. The court ordered child support based on certain criteria and if it is not paid you may be found in contempt of court.…
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Alimony Attorney in Orange County, California

Spousal Support - Alimony in Orange County, California California law affords that alimony or spousal support may be awarded to either spouse in relation with a proceeding for divorce or legal separation. If you are pursuing alimony or you have been demanded to pay spousal support, it is in your interest to search for a knowledgeable…
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After an Annulment

After an annulment in California what happens?  If your marriage or registered domestic partnership has been annulled, then that means that the relationship was never valid and you might not have certain rights and obligations available to you as you would if you were legally separated or divorced. [caption id="attachment_9141" align="alignleft" width="300"] After an annulment…
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Do I Need to Alllow my Ex to have Child Visitation?

In California you are required by law to allow the children to visit with the children unless their is a court order stating otherwise. The court may order that a particular visitation schedule be upheld and both parties must uphold this. If these orders are not followed you run the risk of losing the custody…
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What is a Family Law CONTEMPT ACTION?

A Family Law contempt action can be Civil or Criminal. In a civil contempt the goal is to have corrective measures take place, whereas in a criminal contempt matter the Citee maybe sentenced to five (5) days in jail for each count. The jail sentence is imposed for the willful disobedience of a valid court…
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