Enforcing Court-Ordered Support
When a judge awards alimony, child support, or attorney fees.
When parties agree to support payments through a negotiated Marital Settlement Agreement. These financial obligations become legally enforceable. If a spouse fails to make required payments as mandated by court order, the non-paying spouse faces potential court intervention to determine whether non-payment was due to inability to pay or willful refusal.
Enforcement Mechanisms
When JJ Family Law is retained to enforce alimony or child support obligations.
We secure income withholding orders, obtain garnishments, and, when appropiate seek incarceration of the non-paying spouse. In cases where property rights are not at issue, contempt of court is a powerful enforcement tool that we skillfully leverage to compel payment.
Our enforcement efforts extend to obtaining Internal Revenue Service tax refund intercepts and, when circumstances warrant, securing incarceration orders against non-paying spouses who willfully refuse to meet their financial obligations. JJ Family Law has successfully prosecuted indirect criminal contempt proceedings, resulting in incarceration periods for spouses in willful non-compliance with support orders.
Uncovering Hidden Income
When a non-paying spouse claims financial inability.
We retain forensic accountants to conduct thorough investigations into actual income sources and uncover discrepancies between claimed and actual earnings. This analysis ensures that hidden income is identified and prioritized for payment to you before creditors.
Arrearages, accrued interest, and accumulated debt can be systematically collected through court-imposed financial sanctions and payment orders that hold non-paying spouses accountable.
Your Right to Timely Support
JJ Family Law understands the significant hardship created when court-ordered support payments are delayed or withheld entirely.
Especially when those funds are essential for your children’s daily expenses and well-being. Rather than prolonging your uncertainty through lengthy litigation, we work to expedite resolution by securing hearings before Hearing Officers or General Magistrates who develop findings of fact and recommendations to the presiding judge, accelerating the path to collection.
Defending Against False Enforcement Claims
Not all enforcement actions are justified.
When a spouse is complying with support obligations or where substantially changed circumstances prevent full compliance, false allegations of non-payment can cause severe damage. JJ Family Law vigorously defends clients against inaccurate or retaliatory enforcement and contempt claims.
Ready to Discuss Your Family Law Matters?
If you’re facing a family law challenge, we’re ready to listen. Contact us to schedule a consultation. We’ll discuss your situation, explain your options, and help you understand what comes next.