Many aspects of our family law practice result in post-judgment activity. When circumstances change following entry of judgment or a party fails to fulfill their court-ordered commitments, the attorneys of the Halloran Sage Family Law Group engage to seek modification of certain aspects of the final orders or pursue compliance with existing court orders.
Modification proceedings can range from straightforward hearings to highly complex trials. If a party willfully violates a court order, the court has the power to issue a contempt order—a serious action that can include payment of attorneys’ fees, monetary sanction, or even incarceration. When seeking to enforce a court order or defend yourself from a claim of contempt by the other party, legal representation is essential to ensure that the terms of the judgment are the focus of any proceeding.