Full question:
Divorce Decree states that father is to contribute $166 per month per child toward college savings - how do I get this enforced?
- Category: Contempt
- Date:
- State: Florida
Answer:
If a court order is not followed, you can file a petition for contempt in the court that issued the order. This petition requests that the court hold the noncomplying party in contempt and may also seek reimbursement for any losses caused by their failure to comply. The court has ongoing authority to enforce its orders.
If your former spouse fails to make the required payments, you can file a motion for contempt. The court will then determine the matter based on the facts and documents presented. You may also prepare a Judgment on Rule for Contempt, which is a draft judgment for the judge to sign, to facilitate the court's decision-making. Additionally, you need to file a certificate of service with the petition to show that the opposing party was served.
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