Need Help Enforcing a Family Court Order? Northern Virginia Divorce Law Firm Here to Help
Arlington, Virginia Divorce Lawyer Provides Representation in Family Court
Virginia courts can hold parties in contempt if they willfully violate court orders. If a former partner or spouse fails to pay monthly support, refuses to comply with a custody order, or fails to honor the terms of your property division agreement, the other party may seek remedy from the court.
Enforcing a Child Support Order
When the non-custodial parent (NCP) fails to pay child support on a timely basis, the Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement will begin enforcing the order when payments are 30 days or more overdue.
Virginia has a number of ways to enforce support orders, including income withholding, where part of the NCP’s paycheck is automatically taken out to pay child support. Income withholding can be used even if the NCP changes jobs or moves to another state.
For NCPs who are self-employed or do not receive a regular paycheck and instead work for cash or commissions, there are other ways to collect support, including:
- Intercepting state and federal income tax refunds
- Placing liens on real or personal property
- Reporting the NCP’s child support debt to credit reporting agencies
- Seizing other income or financial assets
- Suspending Virginia driver’s licenses
When a party fails to follow the terms of a family court order, the other party is free to petition the court to enforce the order and ensure the other party’s compliance. This is done through filing a Motion for Show Cause Summons.
Contact an Experienced Virginia Divorce Attorney Today
Claudia Zucker has been representing Virginia clients in family court for more than twenty years. Contact her online or call (703) 596-1005 to schedule your initial consultation today.
