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Is Your Ex Refusing To Follow Court Orders?
The firm of represents plaintiffs and defendants in enforcement actions when a divorce order has been breached, or when a party has been accused of breaching an order. Our attorneys have experience in all types of enforcement and contempt matters, and we have served the Greater Boston area for decades.
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Child Support
You may file or need to defend against contempt in the following situations:
- Receivers of child support: If you have not received the child support you are owed, our attorneys can file a complaint for contempt and represent you in a court hearing. If we are successful in obtaining results for you, the court may require the person found in contempt to pay your attorney fees.
- Payers of child support: In Massachusetts, if you fail to pay child support, you may have your wages or bank account garnished, and your driver’s license may be suspended until you pay your outstanding obligations and obtain a compliance letter from the Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Division (DOR/CSE). Our firm can represent you in any court proceeding, as well as seek a modification of the required child support payment if a significant change in your financial circumstances has occurred.
Child Custody And Visitation
If the other parent fails to comply with a child custody order or attempts to relocate your child to another location without your permission, we can represent you in an emergency hearing seeking compliance.
Property Division
As part of a divorce settlement, one party may be required to transfer an asset or retitle a property. can represent you in a dispute over an existing property division order.
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