Enforcement of Child Support or Visitation
Experienced Representation in Massachusetts Contempt Actions
If an ex-spouse or the other parent of child is in violation of a clear and unequivocal court order, the Law Offices of David M. Gabriel & Associates is here to help. We can take action if the other party is not paying child support or alimony, interfering with visitation rights, or otherwise ignoring the terms of a court-approved agreement.
I have practiced family law in Massachusetts since 1985, with significant experience in contempt of court proceedings. I represent custodial or non-custodial parents in Essex County and throughout northeast Massachusetts. Contact me today to discuss your rights and options in consultation at my offices in Beverly, Salem or Lynn.
Enforcement Actions (Contempt of Court)
I can help you file a complaint and compel compliance for:
- Failing to pay child support or alimony
- Refusing to allow visitation
- Willfully violating the approved parenting schedule
- Failing to pay health insurance premiums or notify an ex that health coverage was terminated
- Failing to comply with any terms or stipulations of an order or judgment of the court pertaining to custody or financial support
After filing the complaint, we will seek an order enforcing the judgment, as well as an order that the other party pay your attorney fees. The court takes these cases seriously, authorizing wage garnishment, liens on property or bank accounts, and, as a last resort, jailing the disobedient party to coerce compliance.
If the other party has moved out of Massachusetts, they are not beyond the reach of the law. Under the Reciprocal Support Enforcement Act, you can record the judgment in any state and pursue past due child support.
To discuss an enforcement issue, call 978-712-4825 or 781-593-9980 to arrange a initial consultation. I can meet clients evenings and weekends, and I accept Visa or MasterCard.
