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Enforcements

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Enforcing Custody, Support & Divorce Orders

A Court Order Is Not a Suggestion

When agreements are broken, we help you take back control, with clarity, strategy, and a steady hand. When someone ignores a custody schedule, fails to pay child support, or refuses to transfer property after divorce, it’s not just frustrating, it’s a violation of a legal judgment.

At Justin Andersson, P.A., we help clients take meaningful, strategic action when the other party won’t follow the rules. Whether you need enforcement or you’re being wrongly accused, we provide steady legal support designed to get results without escalating drama.

Your Agreement, Enforced

What Can Be Enforced?

  • Parenting Plans / Timesharing
  • Child Support Orders
  • Spousal Support / Alimony
  • Property Transfers (home, vehicle, personal items)
  • Debt responsibility / division
  • Marital settlement agreement terms
  • Contempt of court for willful violations

Examples of Violations We Enforce

  • A parent consistently denies scheduled visitation
  • The other party is late or noncompliant with child support
  • Alimony payments are being withheld without court modification
  • Someone refuses to sign over a car title, deed, or retirement account
  • A parent moves the child without court permission
  • One party is withholding personal property after separation
Legal Tools to Enforce Orders

Contempt of Court

Used when someone willfully refuses to follow a clear, lawful court order. The judge can impose:

  • Fines
  • Attorney’s fees
  • Make-up parenting time
  • Suspension of licenses (driver’s or professional)
  • Jail time in extreme cases

Income Withholding

For unpaid child or spousal support, we can seek a wage garnishment or interception of tax refunds.

Writ of Possession or Replevin

To recover physical property wrongfully withheld.

Supplemental Judgments

To convert unpaid debts into liens or judgments, including interest accrual and court enforcement.

Truth is Your Best Defense

Defending Against False Allegations

If you’re being accused of violating a court order, we can:

  • Challenge false claims with documented evidence
  • Show valid legal excuses or communication attempts
  • Prevent unnecessary penalties or contempt rulings
  • Assist with modification petitions if your situation has changed (e.g., job loss, illness)
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Holding the Other Side Accountable

How We Help

  • File enforcement motions and contempt petitions
  • Represent you in post-judgment hearings
  • Gather financial records, communication logs, and legal documents
  • Draft clear corrective plans or compliance pathways
  • Request attorney’s fees and costs if warranted
Florida Divorce FAQ

Enforcements FAQ

You can take action as soon as a violation occurs. The longer you wait, the harder it may be to prove a pattern.

Verbal or informal changes are not enforceable unless approved by the court.

Yes. Florida courts often grant compensatory timesharing when visitation is wrongfully denied.

Possibly. Florida courts can award attorney’s fees in enforcement actions — especially if the violation was willful.

Who We Serve

Proudly Representing Families Throughout the Florida Panhandle

From the coast to the Wiregrass line, we provide trusted legal representation in:

Bay County (Home Base):

  • Panama City
  • Panama City Beach
  • Lynn Haven
  • Callaway
  • Mexico Beach
  • Springfield
  • Parker

Surrounding Areas:

  • Jackson County
  • Marianna
  • Graceville
  • Sneads
  • Gulf County
  • Port St. Joe
  • Wewahitchka
  • Calhoun County
  • Blountstown
  • Altha
  • Washington County
  • Chipley
  • Vernon
  • Holmes County
  • Bonifay
  • Ponce de Leon

Wider Northwest Florida & Panhandle Region:

  • Walton County
  • Defuniak Springs
  • Freeport
  • Santa Rosa Beach
  • Okaloosa County
  • Fort Walton Beach
  • Crestview
  • Niceville
  • Santa Rosa County
  • Milton
  • Navarre
  • Escambia County
  • Pensacola
  • Cantonment
  • Gulf Breeze

Whether you live in Panama City or commute in from across the Panhandle, we offer virtual consultations, flexible scheduling, and personalized legal support from a team that understands Northwest Florida values.

See What Our Clients Say

Honest Feedback From Those We’ve Represented

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