Fort Lauderdale Enforcing Support Agreements Lawyers

After a married couple divorces one of the former spouses will typically be ordered to pay child support.  This will usually be the parent with less timeshare with the children or the higher wager earner if the timeshare is close to equal.  A parent ordered to pay child support is obligated to make child support payments in an timely manner and often this is not an issue.

Unfortunately, some parents obligated to pay child support fail to make their child support payments, which may create a financial burden for the parent who has primary physical custody.  If your ex-spouse has failed to pay his or her child support payments, contact the Fort Lauderdale enforcing support agreements lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. at 954-580-8080 to learn more about your legal options.

How to Enforce an Agreement

Enforcing a child support order is a two-part process. Often, success in the first part negates the need for the second part.  The first thing that custodial parents should do when they have not received a child support payment on time is to notify the non-custodial parent in writing. If this works, then no further action needs to be taken.

If this does not work, individuals should contact an experienced Florida child support lawyer about the possibility of filing a contempt action.  A contempt proceeding may be either and civil or criminal and is designed to compel a party to comply with the court’s orders.  If you have request compliance with a child support order in writing and the other parent has failed to comply within a reasonable timeframe, you may initiate a contempt proceeding so that the court can obtain compliance by using sanctions.  A Florida enforcing child support attorney can help you file for contempt to obtain the child support you need for the care and support of your children.  A court will typically order the other parent to pay you attorney’s fees if you are forced to bring a contempt action to obtain compliance of the other parent with a court order.

Contact Us

The Fort Lauderdale enforcing support agreements attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. may be able to help you if your ex-spouse is delinquent on child support payments. Contact us today at 954-580-8080 for more information.

Our experienced and dedicated child support lawyers provide legal representation in Fort Lauderdale and throughout Broward County as well as Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Weston and all surrounding areas including smaller incorporated and unincorporated areas.