FAQ: Enforcing the Decree
If the court orders something done by either party and it is not done, you need to know that the court does not keeps tabs on us or take steps itself to enforce its order. The parties enforce the court’s orders. There are several tools for enforcing the court’s orders:
1. Contempt of court.
2. Income withholding orders or wage assignments for support.
3. A bond to secure custody or parenting time.
4. Garnishment
5. Any other method that might be used to collect any other judgment - of which there are many but these depend on the facts of the case.
If you do not obey the court’s order, then you can expect any of these being used against you. If the other side does not obey the court’s order, you must let me know. I can help you enforce the court’s order but just as the court I do not monitor your case after the Decree.
1. Contempt of court.
2. Income withholding orders or wage assignments for support.
3. A bond to secure custody or parenting time.
4. Garnishment
5. Any other method that might be used to collect any other judgment - of which there are many but these depend on the facts of the case.
If you do not obey the court’s order, then you can expect any of these being used against you. If the other side does not obey the court’s order, you must let me know. I can help you enforce the court’s order but just as the court I do not monitor your case after the Decree.