Ensuring Compliance with Court Orders
Hello, my name is Dylan Savage of Wirth Law Office. Today, we will be discussing whether or not you can enforce a temporary or final order that your spouse or ex-spouse is violating.
In the event that your spouse or ex-spouse does violate a temporary or final order, the first step is to reach out to them. You should inform them that they have violated the order in a specific way and kindly request that they comply with it as it was originally established.
The Process of Motion to Enforce
If they continue to refuse to comply, it’s time to notify your Oklahoma City divorce attorney. Together, you will create what is called a motion to enforce. As the name suggests, this motion will formally request that the court enforce the temporary or final order.
The motion itself will include important information such as the date the order was enacted, the specific details included in the order, and the violations that the other party has committed, potentially including the dates of those violations. Additionally, it will outline what relief you are requesting from the court.
Possible Relief and Court’s Role
The relief you may request could simply be for the court to order the other party to follow the existing court order. It’s also common to include requests for attorney’s fees incurred while pursuing the motion to enforce, as well as any other relief you might be entitled to.
In summary, yes, you can always ask for either a temporary order or a final order to be enforced if the other party is not adhering to it. The court is there for this purpose; they have established these orders through trial or mutual agreement and do not take violations lightly.
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If you found this information useful, or believe someone else could benefit from it, please reach out to a Oklahoma City lawyer for assistance. For a low-cost consultation, call us at 405-888-5400. My name is Dylan Savage, and I hope to help you navigate the complexities of your legal situation.
