Newport Beach Enforcement Lawyer

Newport Beach Enforcement Attorney

Whether you’ve just gone through a contentious divorce or your coparent stopped making child support payments, residents of Newport Beach have the right to legally enforce court orders when other parties fail to comply with their terms. A Newport Beach enforcement lawyer from Kovach Family Law can assess your situation and help determine the right legal strategy for enforcing your court order.

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At Kovach Family Law, we work tirelessly to help California residents navigate challenging family law issues ranging from divorce to enforcement. Our founding attorney, Nina L. Kovach, has nearly 30 years of legal experience. This extensive experience both in and out of courtrooms allows our lead attorney to build comprehensive, methodical legal strategies that are tailored to your case’s individual needs.

When you need to enforce a court order in Newport Beach, you can trust the team at Kovach Family Law to support you throughout every step of your case.

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What Is Enforcement in Family Law?

Enforcement is a legal method used by family courts and individuals throughout California. Enforcement is used when one of the parties involved in a court order fails to adhere to their terms or deliberately ignores them. Most court orders pertaining to family law issues in California can be enforced with the right legal strategy. Kovach Family Law can evaluate your case and work to enforce court orders, such as:

• Child support
• Child custody and parenting time
• Spousal support
• Protective orders

How Are Court Orders Enforced in Newport Beach?

When you work with a skilled Newport Beach family lawyer to enforce a court order in California, there are multiple methods the court may use to enforce and potentially penalize the party who is failing to meet the order’s terms. A court order in Newport Beach may be enforced through:

• Wage Garnishment: When one party refuses to make court-ordered payments, like child or spousal support, a Newport Beach family court may garnish their wages to secure the payments needed.
• Property Liens: In addition to wage garnishment, property liens may be placed on valuable assets to make up for the debts the party owes.
• Appointment of a Receiver: The court may appoint a neutral third party to take over the negligent party’s finances and potentially sell assets to pay debts.
• Contempt of Court: If a Newport Beach family court finds that one party was intentionally disobeying or ignoring the terms of a court order, they may find them in contempt of court. Contempt proceedings can lead to criminal punishments such as mandated community service, fines, and even jail time.

What Happens When Someone Is Found in Contempt of Court in Newport Beach?

In the event a party is found in contempt of court for failure to make court-ordered child, family, and/or spousal support payments, your enforcement lawyer can prepare and file an Order to Show Cause and Affidavit for Contempt.

If the party you file against is found guilty of contempt, the court may impose:

• Fines up to $1,000 per count
• Community service or imprisonment for up to 120 hours upon the first finding of contempt
• Community service and imprisonment up to 120 hours for the second offense
• Imprisonment and community service up to 240 hours for third or any subsequent contempt findings

An attorney who is experienced in enforcement cases not only has an expansive breadth of knowledge in California’s enforcement laws, but also in domestic violence, custody disputes, child and spousal support, and property distribution laws. The team at Kovach Family Law understands these complex laws and their implications in your enforcement case and can work with you to find a strong resolution for your unique case.

Hire an Enforcement Lawyer in Newport Beach

Enforcing a court order in Newport Beach can be difficult to do on your own, especially if you have little experience with the legal system. Luckily, when you hire an enforcement lawyer like Nina L. Kovach, you can trust that your case is in the right hands. Her comprehensive knowledge of family law and decades of legal experience allow her to find effective resolutions to complex cases, including complicated enforcement issues.

FAQs About Newport Beach, CA Enforcement Law

What Does an Enforcement Lawyer in Newport Beach Do?

An enforcement lawyer in Newport Beach can help residents enforce court orders when the other parties involved fail to meet the terms. An enforcement lawyer can help you fill out and file the proper documents to request enforcement, as well as represent you during proceedings. They can assist with enforcing orders such as child support, child custody, spousal support, and more.

What Are the Most Common Court Orders That are Enforced in California?

The court orders that are most commonly enforced in California are child support, child custody, and visitation orders. Although individual cases may vary, child support is enforced until the child is emancipated or reaches the age of 18 in California. If the child is still a full-time high school student and turns 18 years old, current child support payments may still be required until the child graduates or turns 19 years old, whichever comes first.

When Should You Hire an Enforcement Lawyer in California?

​It is crucial to hire an enforcement lawyer early in your case. Circumstances may easily change over time, and if another party refuses to comply with court-ordered requirements, you should seek legal intervention from a trusted attorney. An enforcement attorney can help you enforce your current court order, represent you in court, and, if needed, negotiate a modified agreement to take the place of your current order.

​Can You Enforce a Child Support Order When No Divorce Occurred in California?

​California has one of the lowest divorce rates in the U.S., with around 12.4 divorces per 1,000 married women. This often results in many family law cases being filed involving coparents who were never married. In California, you can enforce a child support order even if no divorce between the parents occurred. Once paternity is established, your enforcement attorney can negotiate custody, child support, and visitation rights if you and your coparent separate.

​Contact Kovach Family Law Today

With almost 30 years of experience, the team at Kovach Family Law can help families across California find effective resolutions to their family law issues. We serve clients throughout the metropolitan Orange County region, and our Newport Beach office is centrally located along the Orange County coastline. Contact Kovach Family Law today to learn more about our Newport Beach enforcement services.