My ex-spouse has violated a court order. Why is the punishment not more severe?
It is common in every divorce for one or both parties to violate court orders that apply to the divorce agreement. Examples are not showing up on time for scheduled parenting meet-ups, having someone of the opposite sex at the house without informing the other parent first or missing a sport or extra-curricular activity mandated by the court.
The Friend of the Court (FOC) handles these issues on a daily basis and unfortunately does not have the requisite personnel to handle all of the disputes that each party has.
This can obviously be quite frustrating to the party who is dealing with the consequences of the ex-spouse’s violation. The court will typically hear the issues if they are continuous and ongoing.
I advise clients to keep a daily log of what happens and when the incidents occur. A stronger case can be made to take action if there is strong documentation of the violations.
As always, don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or to set up a free consultation.
Marcus D. Wilcox
Attorney at Law, esq.
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