Marietta Post-Divorce Disputes Lawyer
Your post-divorce circumstances may be different from what you expected. Your ex may fail to pay child support or abide by the visitation schedule established by the local family court. You might be relocating and need to modify your child custody arrangement. Or, you may have recently lost your job after being ordered to pay spousal support.
Situations like this can be challenging and may lead to more litigation after your divorce. Fortunately, there are several ways to address these issues, including modifications and contempt of court actions. A Marietta post-divorce disputes lawyer can discuss your case’s specific facts and recommend the best legal options. Let one of our well-versed attorneys help you tie up any loose ends left by your final divorce decree.
Potential Legal Issues after Divorce
Even the most comprehensive marital settlement agreement or divorce decree cannot account for all potential legal issues after divorce. Since a divorcing couple must address all of their marital issues upon separating, there may be several things you need to go to court for after your marriage is terminated.
For example, you may wish to relocate out of state after your divorce, and your current custody schedule will not work for your kids after you move. Alternatively, your ex may not be complying with the court-ordered visitation schedule (i.e. failing to take your children to their scheduled activities).
Additionally, if the court ordered you to pay spousal or child support, or both, you may petition the court for modifications post-divorce if your circumstances change substantially. An example of qualifying circumstances is losing your job and needing to decrease the support you pay or increase that which you receive from your ex.
Assets and Debts
If the court awarded you a portion of your ex’s assets or retirement accounts, but your former spouse refuses to transfer those funds to you, one of our lawyers can help you take legal action. Post-divorce litigation may also be warranted if it is later discovered that your ex hid or withheld assets and debts during the discovery portion of your marriage dissolution.
If your ex has not paid their share of the marital debts, lenders are harassing you, and missed payments are damaging your credit, a Marietta attorney can assist with any post-divorce disputes. Whether you need to modify your divorce decree or secure your ex’s compliance with its existing terms, we can help.
Resolving Conflicts after the Dissolution of Your Marriage
If you ex does not comply with the terms of your divorce order, they may be held in contempt of court. To successfully hold your ex-spouse in contempt of court, Official Code of Georgia Annotated §19-6-19 requires you to prove that:
- You were awarded child custody, child support, spousal support, or some other form of relief;
- The offending party has failed to comply with the court’s orders; and
- The offending party’s failure to comply was willful (i.e. they had the means to pay child support and simply refused to do so).
After your petition is filed, you must serve it to the offending party by having either a sheriff or another authorized person deliver it to them. If your ex is found to be in contempt of court, they may be ordered to:
- Pay a monetary fine
- Comply with the court order
- Reimburse you for your legal fees
- Report to the local detention center for a period of incarceration
Talk to a Marietta Post-Divorce Disputes Attorney
If you and your former spouse are involved in a post-divorce dispute, there may be several legal solutions depending on your situation. Our firm’s lawyers can guide you toward achieving a favorable resolution. Call our intake team today to consult schedule an appointment with a Marietta post-divorce disputes lawyer.
