Enforce divorce and custody orders with an Alpharetta contempt lawyer
Court orders matter
When a court enters an order for custody, child support, alimony, or property division, both parties must follow it. If violations keep happening, enforcement is available and often necessary.
MEINCKE | HOUSTON FAMILY LAW represents clients in Alpharetta and throughout North Fulton, Forsyth, and Gwinnett who need a strong legal response to repeated noncompliance.
Support enforcement
If support is not paid, the court can order repayment, wage withholding, attorney fees, and other penalties. We prepare detailed arrears records and file the right motions to move the case forward quickly.
You can review support expectations on our
child support attorney page.
Custody and visitation enforcement
Denial of parenting time is serious. We help you document violations, seek makeup time, and pursue contempt when it is willful. In extreme cases, enforcement can also support later modification.
For the broader custody framework, visit
child custody lawyer.
Questions about contempt
Can I deny visitation if support is unpaid?
No. Support and parenting time are separate legal obligations. Denying visitation can put you in violation. Enforcement should happen through the court.
What if the other parent claims they cannot pay?
Contempt requires a willful violation. If inability is real, modification may be the remedy. Courts still expect proof and prompt action.
How quickly can a court act?
Timing depends on the county, but enforcement cases often move faster than standard litigation, especially when children are being impacted.
Act before violations become the norm
If your orders are being ignored, MEINCKE | HOUSTON FAMILY LAW can help you restore compliance.
