After a family dispute, whether it be divorce, child support related, visitation rights, etc., you or another party may be entitled to certain benefits and rights according to a court agreement. If one party involved in the court agreement doesn’t follow the agreement set in place, they will likely commit contempt of court. This is also called a breach of a court order agreement.
After a Breach of a Court Agreement
After one party breaches a set agreement, a number of things may happen. It may also be helpful to note that the ramifications of a breach can depend on the court the original court order was made in and what the order is about.
Other things that may happen if an individual doesn’t follow court orders can include the following:
Local police and law enforcement may step in and enforce the order if requested too.
A Child Abduction and Recovery Unit in your area may start a case to try to recover your child depending on the severity of an issue relating to custody.
A case for the action “contempt” with the court may be filed. This may also have severe consequences once filed.
Next Steps?
If you or a loved one is being involved in a family-related legal dispute, the next best step to take is to talk to a family law attorney like Lokken & Putnam, P.C..
We may be able to help with your charges today. Call us today to talk to someone about setting up your defense for your case. (801) 829-9783.