Last week I discussed enforcements and how they are used to make the other party fall in line. However, while filing an enforcement action is all well and good, it’s only part of your available relief. Because what good is simply ordering someone to comply when they have already refused to do so previously? Requesting
Enforcements actions can be a source of confusion for many. While enforcement actions actually allow for many different remedies, many view them in the family law context as being simply synonymous with contempt of court.
Enforcement is the act of compelling observance or compliance with a law, rule or obligation. An enforcement case in family
A new case out of the Tyler Court of Appeals hold that a contempt order ordering imprisonment for failure to make car payments required by a divorce decree is void as imprisonment for debt. Also, the court holds that a contempt order may not be used to make substantive changes to divorce decree.
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