Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
enforcement of judges orders
If a juge orders a person to do certain things and the person does not do what the judge orders, how can you make the person do what the judge orders.
In a recent custody suit, my daughter's husband was ordered to have a psychiatric
evaluation. He has not complied with that order. Is it up to the judge that issued the order to make sure he follows through? Is it the lawyers obligation to infor the judge whether or not the order has been obeyed.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: enforcement of judges orders
If you have an attorney, call him or her ... If
you do not and live in San Antonio Texas area or
within 100 miles, please call 210.224.5811. This
is in the nature of an enforcement action and can
become somewhat expensive ...
Best Regards,
Re: enforcement of judges orders
Many times, people think that once a court order is given the judge calls up and checks on how things are going. Or they think attorneys keep following what is happening somehow. Well a judge can hold someone in contempt for failing to follow court orders but it will take hiring an attorney, filing a motion for contempt and having a hearing. If the person is found to be in contempt they can be put in jail. The law considers jail very serious so the burden of proof is a high standard. I suggest calling your original lawyer or a new one if you are unhappy but it will cost more in legal fees to go back to court.
Re: enforcement of judges orders
the judge has the authority to enforce his own ordes in alabama, however, the disobedience of his order by a party must be brought to the judges attention by someone - usually an attorney. enforcement by a judge of his own order can be by holding the disobedient party in contempt - either civil or criminal.
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