Serving Families in Bexar, Comal, Kendall, Atascosa, Guadalupe, Medina, Travis, and Hays Counties
When a court issues an order for child custody, child support, or visitation, it’s legally binding. Unfortunately, not all parents comply with these orders—leaving the other parent frustrated, financially strained, or unable to spend scheduled time with their children. If this is happening to you, Texas law provides ways to enforce court orders and protect your rights.
When You Can Seek Enforcement
You can file an enforcement action when the other parent:
- Fails to pay child support as ordered
- Denies court-ordered visitation or parenting time
- Refuses to return the child after visitation
- Violates the terms of the custody (conservatorship) order
- Fails to follow orders for medical support or other obligations
In Bexar, Comal, Kendall, Atascosa, Guadalupe, Medina, Travis, and Hays Counties, local courts take these violations seriously—especially when they impact a child’s well-being.
How Enforcement Works in Texas
Enforcement is typically filed through a Motion to Enforce in the court that issued the original order. This motion must clearly list:
- The specific part of the order that was violated
- The dates and times the violation occurred
- Evidence supporting your claim (text messages, emails, payment records, police reports, etc.)
Possible Consequences for Noncompliance
If the court finds a violation occurred, the judge can:
- Order the other parent to comply with the original terms
- Require make-up visitation time
- Garnish wages for unpaid support
- Impose fines
- Order reimbursement for attorney’s fees and court costs
- In severe cases, impose jail time for contempt of court
Special Considerations for Custody and Visitation Enforcement
Texas law does not allow self-help remedies (like withholding child support because visitation was denied). Each order must be enforced through proper legal channels. If the other parent blocks access to your child, you still must follow your support order and address visitation violations separately through the court.
How Denis Law Group Can Help
At Denis Law Group, we help parents in Bexar, Comal, Kendall, Atascosa, Guadalupe, Medina, Travis, and Hays Counties enforce their court orders for custody, support, and visitation. We can:
- Review your existing court order to determine the best enforcement strategy
- Gather and organize the evidence needed for your case
- File a Motion to Enforce with the proper court
- Represent you at the enforcement hearing
- Seek make-up parenting time, payment of overdue support, and reimbursement of legal costs
Final Thoughts
When the other parent ignores a court order, it can disrupt your life and your child’s stability. Texas law gives you tools to hold them accountable—but the process is often complex. With experienced legal guidance, you can enforce your rights and protect your child’s best interests.