What Can I Do If My Ex Isn’t Following Our Divorce Agreement in Texas?

The dedicated legal team at Farias Law Firm has years of combined experience successfully representing clients throughout Texas who need to enforce their rights and the terms of divorce agreements. If your ex is not complying with your divorce decree, you have various options under Texas law to ensure that they eventually comply.

Call us today at 713-226-7999 to discuss your options and take the next step toward enforcing your rights.

What Are Common Violations of Divorce Agreements?

Some of the more common violations of divorce agreements seen at our firm include the following:

• Noncompliance with custody or visitation schedules.
• Refusal to transfer property as ordered by the courts.
• A failure to make spousal support or child support payments.
• Term violations regarding debts or insurance.

When divorce agreement terms are ignored, it is not only illegal, but it can also lead to significant emotional and financial suffering. Therefore, enforcement through the law is imperative.

What Legal Action Can I Take to Enforce the Agreement?

If you believe that your ex is not following through with the divorce agreement, an experienced divorce attorney from Farias Law Firm can assist you with filing a petition for enforcement with the appropriate family court. This is a legal document that petitions the court to hold your ex-partner accountable for violations of the divorce decree terms.

Depending on the specific circumstances of your case, enforcement may involve wage garnishment for any unpaid child or spousal support and further court orders that call for compliance with the divorce decree. For repeated violations, your ex may be facing fines, penalties, and even incarceration.

What If My Ex Refuses to Follow Custody or Visitation Orders?

Under joint custody terms in Texas, each parent has specific custodial roles and rights, in addition to their share of periods of possession and access with their child. If you are refused visitation from your ex, or if they are not returning your child according to the schedule, it can be grounds to seek enforcement.

Parents in Texas have certain basic rights when it comes to their children. Such rights include:

• The right to access and possess the child.
• The right to get information from others who have access to the child.
• The right to make decisions that are relevant to the upbringing of the child, such as those related to religion, health care, and education.
• The right to consent to major life events such as medical treatment, military service, or marriage.
• The right to receive child support, if ordered.

If one parent refuses to follow a divorce agreement, courts can potentially modify custody or visitation orders.

Will I Have to Go to Court?

At Farias Law Firm, we try to negotiate and mediate first to work towards an amicable dispute resolution. If these approaches fail, however, we can take your case to court, prioritizing both your rights and the integrity of the divorce order.

How Can Farias Law Firm Help Me?

If your ex is ignoring your divorce agreement in Texas, contact Farias Law Firm at 713-226-7999 right away. We can help you take the right legal steps to safeguard your rights and ensure your court order is enforced.