St. Louis Contempt of Court Attorneys
Missouri Enforcement Lawyer
Is your former spouse not following a court-ordered payment schedule? Do you feel as though your visitation rights are being denied? If so, you may have an action for a contempt of court order, entitling you to obtain an order against the other party who is denying your rights.
We are Growe Eisen Karlen, a contempt of court law firm in Missouri. If you have problems obtaining child support or visiting your child, our St. Louis contempt of court lawyers will help. Contact our law office by e-mail to set up an appointment where we will discuss your family law concerns and establish a plan for your future.
What Happens When My Court Orders Are Not Followed?
Contempt of court is one of many remedies that Missouri courts use to enforce their family law orders. When your court orders are not followed, it is possible to force the other party to pay monetary fines or even to be imprisoned until payment is made.
Our St. Louis contempt of court lawyers understand the laws of Missouri and will work to protect your rights in court. The court will look to certain factors when determining if contempt has in fact occurred:
- If there was an actual violation of a court order
- Whether the violator was able to conform to the order
- Whether the violator intentionally placed himself or herself in a position to not be able to comply with the order
Denying Visitation and the Consequences
Contempt of court actions may also be filed if custody orders and/or visitation is being denied improperly. There is no rule that says a court must find a party in contempt for violating visitation, but the court may use its discretion depending on the circumstances.
At our Clayton family law firm, we will work with you to build a solid contempt of court case that fully explains your situation to the court.
An Approach Suited to Your Goals — Missouri Enforcement Attorneys
You may either call our St. Louis, Missouri, office at 866-967-9641, or send us an e-mail to schedule an appointment with one of our enforcement lawyers. We will assist you in resolving your custody, support and visitation needs.
