Enforce Alimony Payments and Other Orders in Morris County
In family law matters (often referred to as matrimonial matters), it is rare for a one-time legal action to settle everything forever. As families' needs change, their legal needs change as well — especially when there are children involved. It is often necessary for people to return to court for modification of existing court orders or for enforcement of those orders.
At the Randolph, New Jersey, Law Office of Sara Sencer McArdle, LLC, we are dedicated to enforcement of litigants' rights in a broad spectrum of family law matters, including the ones listed below. We represent people bringing motions for modification and enforcement of orders. We also represent people responding to these motions:
- Alimony modification
- Child support modification
- Violation of a divorce order
- Violation of a divorce judgment
- Violation of a child support order
- Termination of parental rights (when a child's safety is at risk)
- Supervised visitation (when a child's safety is at risk)
- A move by one parent out of the state of New Jersey
Understanding Post-Judgment Divorce Work
Couples come to agreements in several ways during the divorce process. They may negotiate arrangements themselves or with their lawyers' help, coming to compromises that are mutually agreeable. If couples are unable to reach compromises themselves, they may proceed to court and have a judge order the solution. Spouses must follow the judge's order — even if neither agrees with the ruling — unless they are able to compromise independently.
If your ex-spouse has unilaterally decided not to follow a mutual agreement or a judge's order, it may be possible to take legal action to enforce his or her obligation. To do this, your lawyer files a motion with the court, which is heard fairly quickly — usually at a hearing that occurs within a few weeks or a month. At the hearing, your lawyer will request that the court modify or enforce an existing order. Depending on your situation, this may concern child support, child custody and visitation (often called parenting time) or alimony (often called spousal support or spousal maintenance).
Each situation is unique. In some situations, an ex-spouse makes overblown allegations that a spouse has been violating an order. For example, a parent may allege that the other parent has failed to pay child support or taken up drinking when he has the children. The ex-spouse must respond to the motion and defend himself or herself in court. This may also be necessary when a parent wishes to modify an existing court order to something that is not in the child's best interests, like a move out of state.
Contact a Morristown Child Support Enforcement Attorney
Call an attorney at our office at 973-607-2774, toll free at 888-449-4913 or simply complete our online contact form. If your parental rights are in jeopardy, it is critical that you act as quickly as possible. Fast action gives your lawyer more time to act and can start protecting your interests immediately.
