Marietta Divorce Attorney
Canton, Georgia Contempt Lawyer
When one ex-spouse in a divorce fails to follow the divorce decree, the other ex-spouse has the right to file a contempt action and seek relief. If you have questions about divorce orders and contempt actions, talk to an experienced lawyer at Abbott & Abbott in Marietta and Canton, Georgia.
Contempt of Court Actions ∙ Property Division ∙ Alimony
Canton 678.792.4908 ∙ Marietta 678.290.7650 ∙ Contact Us
A divorce decree is a binding legal document. Both parties have to follow the orders in the divorce decree, and they must seek a formal modification of the decree to change its terms. If you have been accused of contempt or if you feel your ex-spouse is in contempt, talk to a divorce attorney.
- Has your ex-spouse failed to pay alimony as ordered by the court? Our law firm takes aggressive action when someone fails to live up to a court's order. A court does not order alimony unless one spouse demonstrates a need and the other has an ability to pay spousal support. If a change is necessary, it must be done through a modification of alimony.
- If one spouse fails to meet the requirements of the property division order in the divorce decree, the court should be informed — especially if the failure was willful and intentional. Division of marital property is often the financial foundation for the next phase in your life. You need a lawyer who will take action to ensure that the divorce decree is honored in full.
- If you have failed to meet your obligations as outlined in the divorce decree, explain your situation to a lawyer before the situation gets out of hand. We may be able to recommend ways to get you in compliance before the situation worsens.
- If a parent fails to pay court-ordered child support, talk to a lawyer who will take quick action.
Contact us for an appointment. Call our office in Marietta (678.290.7650) or Canton (678.792.4908), Georgia, for a free 30-minute consultation. We accept all major credit cards.
