Enforcement of a Child Custody Order

How Is a Child Custody Order Enforced?

Child custody orders are common in situations where parents are undergoing a divorce, and are unable to come to an amicable agreement regarding the residence and care of the child. In these situations, the case is brought to family court where an appropriate determination can be made as to child custody, child support and other issues related to the care of children in a divorce. When the requirements set forth in a custody agreement are violated, then child custody order enforcement may be initiated, which will seek to penalize the offending party for the violation in a number of ways.

When a non-custodial parent has violated the terms of a legally-binding child custody agreement, the parent with legal rights over the child can file for enforcement proceedings which would authorize law enforcement to physically return the children to the parent with legal parental rights as determined in the existing agreement. A Tampa child custody lawyer can help to guide you through this process, as it can sometimes be confusing and complicated for many parents who are unfamiliar with it. In other cases, child custody order enforcements can be used to force payment of the legally-binding child support as determined by the original judgment.

Child Custody Order Representation in Tampa

The Law Offices of Manuel Fajardo can certainly appreciate any parents desire to have an existing child custody order enforced if it has been violated by another parent. Our firm has worked for years to bring many child custody clients to success in court. We can help you to complete the enforcement process as quickly and efficiently as possible, and can also represent the best interests of you and your child in ensuing modification proceedings. We will work hard to provide you with the highest level of representation possible, and may be able to achieve substantial victories for you and your child in court.