Going Back to Court on a Contempt Action? Call Our Worcester Contempt Lawyers For Help.
Enforcing Court Orders Through Contempt Hearings
Orders to pay support or share custody of a child are worthless if your former spouse refuses to obey them. And when you have a stay-away order, it doesn't do much good if you are still living in fear of being abused or stalked.
Because the anger, injury, and hostility sometimes generated by a divorce, you may need to ask the court to enforce a particular order and set-up more stringent rules for payment or issues relating to personal contact.
At the Worcester office of The Massachusetts Family Law Group, our attorneys seek court intervention in cases such as:
- Your court-ordered child support or alimony is delinquent or non-existent
- Your real estate broker sold the marital home, but your spouse won't sign the deed
- Court-ordered visitation states one thing, but your former spouse won't comply
- Your former spouse comes by your home uninvited, contacts or threatens you
- Court-ordered alcohol- or drug-testing isn't being followed as ordered
The Worcester Probate and Family Court has specific procedures to deal with these problems, but the judge will not take any action until you follow the required procedures to bring the matter before the court.
Defending Against False Allegations of Contempt
We represent just as many defendants in contempt actions as we do plaintiffs. In Worcester County, one thing is for certain: there is very specific case law as it relates to what a judge must find before making written findings that you are in contempt.
Unable to Make Your Child Support or Alimony Payments? Our Attorneys Can Help.
If you cannot pay your financial support obligations, our Worcester Contempt Attorneys can defend you on charges. We will immediately file a Complaint for Modification in order to get you the relief you deserve, along with an attempt to negotiate the terms of your arrearage.
Contact Our Worcester Attorneys for a FREE, No-Obligation Consultation
If you feel your ex-spouse (or ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend) is in contempt, call our attorneys. With over 40 years of family law experience, we can advise you on how to prove a contempt case, or what violations are likely to be of greatest concern in your case.
Our attorneys work around-the-clock. We provide clients with a better game plan and superior execution of that plan. When you become a client, our entire team is available to you at a moment's notice - 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Each of our attorneys is available on Blackberries and is available to answer your questions by phone or e-mail anytime - not just during office hours!
For a no-obligation consultation, call (800) 970-LAWYER or fill-out our online form to request a meeting at any of our local offices.
