Contempt orders also include violations of restraining orders.

Once the court issues an order, the involved parties are directed to comply with the terms of the order. Failure to comply with a contempt order is serious. In Georgia, a party who is cited for contempt may be punished by a fine or a jail sentence until the court order is obeyed. In many cases, the party in contempt will be ordered to pay the other party’s legal fees.

Whether you are seeking enforcement of an order or cannot comply with a court order, the family lawyers at VanLanduyt Law will skillfully represent you. Even if you are not able to comply with a family law order for a valid reason, you should not ignore the order and wait until an enforcement action has been ordered as the consequences can be severe. Many times, we work to see if we can resolve any failures to comply with a court order prior to filing an action. In addition, we can work to determine if a modification of alimony, child support or child custody and visitation may be warranted depending upon the circumstances.