You file your enforcement motion, you’ve documented everything, you show up ready, and the other side’s attorney stands up and says the order isn’t specific enough to be enforced by contempt. And the judge agrees with them. That’s a rough afternoon, and I’ve watched people take it as a loss on the merits when it … Read more
Unpaid child support is the most common enforcement problem I deal with, and it’s also the one where people wait the longest before doing anything. They don’t want to be the bad guy. They keep hoping it’ll turn around. And two years later they’re owed twenty thousand dollars and they’ve convinced themselves it’s too late … Read more
I’ve read a lot of enforcement motions written by self-represented parents, and I can usually tell in the first paragraph whether it’s going to survive. Not because the facts are bad. Usually the facts are terrible, in the sense that the other parent has genuinely been doing something outrageous for months. The motions fail on … Read more
Contempt of court is the most powerful enforcement tool in Texas family law — but filing it or defending against it requires precision. Learn the two types of contempt, what you must prove, and what the court can do when it finds a violation.
When the other parent violates your Texas court order, you need documentation, the right legal tool, and the discipline not to retaliate. Learn how to build an airtight enforcement case.
🚫 Can I Be Held in Contempt for Not Paying Attorney’s Fees in My Texas Family Case? You’ve just left court, and part of the final order says you have to pay attorney’s fees to the other side. You’re barely keeping the lights on, and now you’re wondering:“If I can’t pay, can I be thrown … Read more
Understanding Section 42.002 of the Texas Family Code: Seeking Damages for Custody Violations Custody orders are legally binding agreements meant to protect the rights of both parents and, most importantly, the best interests of the child. However, violations of these orders can lead to significant emotional, financial, and logistical harm for the aggrieved parent. Section … Read more