Practice Areas

Enforcement Actions

Santa Clara, California Enforcement Actions Lawyer

When child support isn't paid or visitation rights are violated, an enforcement action may be necessary. Since the terms of a divorce settlement are legal obligations imposed on both spouses, any violation of them on the part of either is grounds for an enforcement action. At the law office of Thomas E. Bouman, Attorney at Law, we represent clients on both sides of enforcement actions. Regardless of whether you are seeking child support in arrears or are facing an enforcement action after job loss or illness prevented you from keeping current on payments, our lawyer can help. If necessary, we will consult private investigators, forensic accountants, and other experts in tracking down ex-spouses and uncovering hidden assets.

Protect the rights and interests of yourself and your children - contact enforcement actions attorney Thomas E. Bouman today. We will evaluate your case and discuss how we can help you take advantage of the legal options available to you.

Types of Enforcement Actions

The law office of family law attorney Thomas E. Bouman represents clients in enforcement actions involving the following:

• Child support enforcement
• Spousal support enforcement
• Visitation rights enforcement
• Child custody enforcement

Enforcement Actions and the Rights of Children

If a parent is in arrears on child support payments, an enforcement action can recover some or all of the amount owed. Depending on the nature of the case, the court may garnish wages, revoke a driver's license, liquidate assets, or incarcerate the offender. As your attorney, Mr. Bouman presents your side of the case and the evidence that supports it.

If your ex-spouse claims financial hard times, we work with investigators and accountants who can determine what the truth is. Alternatively, if illness or job loss has resulted in your inability to keep current on child support payments, we're prepared to present medical and financial evidence in seeking understanding and mercy from the court.

Visitation - A Parent's Right

Another common area for enforcements is custody and visitation rights. In certain situations, custodial parents mistakenly think they get to determine visitation schedules. Consequently, after an argument or change in personal schedules occurs, a custodial parent may refuse to allow visitation at the allotted time or simply deny visitation altogether.

However, visitation is court-ordered; as such, it is not up to the discretion of a custodial parent when it will happen or for how long. As your attorney, Mr. Bouman asserts your parental rights and demands enforcement of the terms of your visitation agreement.

Contact Enforcement Actions Attorney Thomas E. Bouman

Don't wait until a problem becomes a complicated legal matter - contact family law attorney Thomas E. Bouman today if you have an enforcement issue that needs to be resolved.