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Enforcement and Contempt Actions in Connecticut address non-compliance with Family Court Orders
Non-Compliance with a Court Order by a ex-spouse is one of the most frustrating scenarios that can occur along your divorce journey. Connecticut Family Court offers a variety of Enforcement and Contempt Actions.
Common Situations involving Non-Compliance of a Court Order:
- Non-payment or late-payment (Alimony and/or Child Support);
- Non-compliance to parenting schedules;
- Failure to disclose documents (e.g. tax returns, bonuses);
- Failure to pay tuition payments;
- Unreimbursed medical expenses,
- Failure to maintain insurance policies, etc.
Procedural Alternatives for Contempt and Enforcement Actions:
- Motion for Contempt;
- Motion to Compel;
- Negotiated or facilitated settlement;
Enforcement Actions and the implications when found guilty in a Contempt Order:
You and your spouse are duty bound to comply with all court orders. This duty includes, but is not limited to: scheduled visitations, child support, alimony, tuition payments, medical reimbursements, document disclosures (e.g. tax filings and bonus payments). Failure to comply with a court order may lead to a contempt of court charge. If found guilty of contempt by the court, a person can be ordered to comply with the court orders, pay fines, face wage garnishment, or even receive jail time.
Link to Information about Restraining Orders
Choosing the Right Strategy with respect to an Enforcement and/or Contempt Action
Filing a Motion for Contempt or Motion to Compel is always an available option. Needle|Cuda can aggressively pursue formal Enforcement Action at any time. However, filing a Motion for Contempt may not be the best or most efficient way to resolve your problem. Consider that some courts and family law judges shy away from contempt rulings. Or, that in your bigger picture it may be more advantageous to avoid the potentially serious penalties for your ex-spouse. Another consideration might be that your spouse has experienced substantial change in financial circumstances that could support a modification to the court order and therefore a reduction in his or her payment obligations to you.
Needle | Cuda has been successful in resolving and settling delinquent alimony payments, unpaid child support, non-compliance with visitation and parenting schedules, and many other related enforcement and contempt actions. We proudly serve clients throughout Fairfield County, including, Greenwich, Westport, New Canaan, Wilton, Darien, and Fairfield. Our attorneys work closely with you to determine an enforcement action strategy to best fits your situation whether it be through a finessed negotiation or litigated contempt action.
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