During divorce proceedings, the court may issue an order for visitation or child support. In severe cases, they can also include a domestic violence injunction (DVI), which is also known as a restraining or protection order. Most times, they are followed, but sometimes they are not. This blog post from the team at the Law Office of James R. Jones, Jr., P.A. will look at how family law attorneys in Hernando County, Florida, can help you.
The thing to keep in mind is that court orders have the weight of the legal system fully behind them. If the judge says that one party has to do something concerning the divorce settlement, then it must be done. If not, penalties can flow from that, including jail time in extreme cases.
When you have persuaded the judge to issue an order or two on your behalf, but you find that your former partner is not adhering to them, you need to turn to family law attorneys for support.
An experienced lawyer knows their way around the legal system and can take the appropriate steps to enforce the order and protect you in the instance of a DVI. Your lawyer will review the order to see how the other party is not following it. They will formulate a plan and petition the court to issue further orders to force the non-compliant partner to uphold their obligations.
The Law Office of James R. Jones, Jr., P.A. is ready to answer any questions you may have about court orders.